Best practicesCreated on: 2 April 2026

Rotterdam (Netherlands): The Makers District of Rotterdam creating new ideas for port activities

Goal 5.5

Creating collaborative spaces for experimentation: technology halls, co-working spaces, Learning Centers, Port Centers etc., to encourage interaction and stimulate new projects.

Challenge(s)

How to develop new activities in the port-city interface ?

Best Practice

Beyond the symbolic significance of revitalizing once-neglected zones into some of the most cutting-edge areas of the Port City, these transitional areas connecting the city and port serve as ideal sites for fostering creative districts and innovation hubs. This is particularly relevant in a world where adaptability is needed in the sustainable ports of the future. Having a district facilitated by the local universities that can organize scientific projects and networking events to promote innovation such as the Makers District in Rotterdam is a significant step for finding new sustainable solutions for port cities. 

This good practice also includes objective 8.2 (Revising the status of port and City Port heritage to properly reflect the site’s historical significance) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.

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