43 Social Election debate In the run-up to the council elections a debate was held in March 2018 on ‘The future of the Zuidas’. Five local politicians, policy makers and representatives of the area entered into discussion with companies and city innovators. The most important conclusion was that all parties want a Zuidas that is an integral part of the city. The bicycle and pedestrian paths will need to be improved. More green areas and culture will contribute to a more attractive Zuidas. Verdi member’s meeting In September Hello Zuidas organised its member’s meeting around the development of the sub-district Verdi. David Bout and Gregor van Lit from the Zuidas Amsterdam Development Office kicked off the meeting with an overview of the area and the challenges they face as municipality: creating space for residential buildings, offices and facilities while keeping the unique green character of the area. Moderator Menno van der Veer then invited the members to share their views based on video portraits and statements. Facilities consultation In March 2018 the ‘Wonen in Zuidas’ (Living in Zuidas) - facilities consultation took place in Circl. On the agenda was the Zuidas facilities strategy for the Municipality of Amsterdam. The most important advice that came from the consultation was that flexibility and small-scale quality framework is more important than hasty action and that we should look across the borders of Zuidas to ensure that the area is an integral part of the city. Residential consultation The ‘Wonen in Zuidas’ – residents consultation was held in July 2018 at Circl. The residents themselves were invited. The consultation involved three speed dates whereby the residents could talk about what had brought them to Zuidas, what is happening in Zuidas and what is keeping them in the area. An outcome from the speed dates showed that there is a demand for more green areas close to the residential buildings. A Broader Mind The VU Amsterdam offered the bachelor course A Broader Mind in 2018. Central to this course is personal and academic development, social interaction and self-reflection. Students learnt about large social issues such as sustainability, digitalisation and poverty and were shown how they, from their personal Photo: GBC Zuidas background and beliefs, can contribute to these issues. Ask-away lunch Every few months Green Business Club Zuidas organises a ‘Vraag-maar-raaklunch’ (Ask-away lunch) in collaboration with Welzijnswerk Dynamo and city district Zuid. One of the Green Business Club Zuidas participants invites a group of elderly people in the area for lunch. This way the predominantly elderly population in Buitenveldert comes in contact with the employees at the neighbouring Zuidas and Green Business Club Zuidas members get a feel for the neighbourhood. The Vraag-maar-raaklunch took place in 2018 at Loyens & Loeff, Waternet/Waterschap AGV and Restaurant Bosch/Van Doorne. In December a special Christmas edition in the Ox&Bucks was organised together with Zuidas Today and sponsored by Zuidas companies. New Piaggo for Voesdelbank Amsterdam Zuid When the low-emission zone was introduced on 1 January 2018 in Amsterdam for scooters built before 2010, the food bank Voedselbank Amsterdam Zuid was no longer allowed to use their diesel Piaggo delivery van. Green Business Club Zuidas started a crowdfunding campaign at the end of 2017 to purchase a new vehicle. A large amount was raised from Zuidas companies and in April 2018 a new electric Piaggo was delivered to the Amsterdam Zuid food bank. They can now collect products from suppliers and deliver crates of food to customers that are unable to leave their homes. Harbour dinner Loyens & Loeff was the donor for a ‘Havendiner’ in 2018. These are dinners where 100 guests, of which 80 refugees from the AZC in Amsterdam and twenty 355 crates 319 crates and € 15.000,for an electric cargo moped 600 crates 2016 2017 2018 Sustainability report Zuidas 2018
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