Rewilding Bijlmer

In the Netherlands, where urban transformation is accelerating, public spaces must not be an afterthought. Bijlmerplein, at the heart of one of Amsterdam’s most dynamic neighborhoods, reveals a growing gap between real estate investment and community care. As buildings are renovated, the public realm remains neglected—yet it is precisely these shared spaces that shape our social and environmental wellbeing. Reimagining Bijlmerplein as a climate-resilient, inclusive, and intergenerational landscape speaks to urgent national themes: social justice, aging populations, biodiversity loss, and climate adaptation. This wish champions a future where urban development centers not just on profit, but on people and planet.