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World Economic Forum – The Netherlands is Building a Neighborhood Where Every Car Must Be Shared

October 19, 2025/

Utrecht starts building biggest ‘car-free’ neighbourhood in Merwedekanaalzone:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 10.000 inhabitants
🚲 21.500 bicycles
🏙️ High density/diversity
🔋 Energy-neutral
🚗 Shared mobility
🍏 Communal gardens
👩‍🔧 Neighbourhood janitor
 🎞️ by World Economic Forum
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In Utrecht, a new car-free neighborhood has begun construction

Final documents have been submitted to the municipality to begin construction of Merwede, a new residential neighborhood free of vehicular traffic.


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