Amsterdam Nieuw-West, Residential borough in western Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Nieuw-West is a residential borough on Amsterdam's west side featuring modern apartment blocks and houses connected by wide streets. Green spaces and waterways run throughout the area, creating a planned living environment.
The area developed after World War II through the 1935 General Extension Plan, which converted farmland into residential neighborhoods. This development followed garden city principles and shaped modern west Amsterdam.
The Theater de Meervaart here hosts performances from local to international artists, reflecting the diverse makeup of people living in the area. Visitors can experience different cultural viewpoints and art forms that shape this neighborhood.
The Sloterdijk railway station is the main transportation hub with direct train connections to central Amsterdam and other destinations served by trams and buses. The area is well connected and easy to explore on foot.
The Sloterplas is a large lake that formed from sand extraction during construction and now creates a recreational area with the Sloterpark covering about 20 hectares (49 acres). This water and green space originated as an industrial byproduct.
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