Summary: The Netherlands Is Changing
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1 The spatial organization of Amsterdam
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1.1 Innercity + old neighbourhoods
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What are the characteristics of the historical innercity?
lots of monuments, narrow winding, close together and developed through the centuries -
When were the old neighbourhoods built?
at the end of the nineteenth century during the industrialization -
What are the characteristics of the old neighbourhoods?
poor houses, no sewage, built too fast and a lot of people in one house -
Why were the workers housed in the old neighbourhoods near the factories?
Because people had to walk to work. There were no bikes, cars or buses -
1.2 Amsterdam after 1920
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When did Amsterdam expand again?
in the twentieth century when more and more neighbourhoods were built on the edge of the city. -
What is the housing act and when was it introduced?
in 1902 and it is a law stating the standard requirements for a house -
What were the standard requirements?
houses must not be too small or too dark, every house must have more than one room and running water, sewage and a toilet -
When was a serious housing shortage?
in 1950 -
What happened after 1970?
more single-family homes were built in new neighbourhood with gardens, wide streets and greenery. -
Which period is connected with toilets and sewage?
1920-1950
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