In this video, locals and city officials from Rotterdam explain how the city center has had an intentional urban renaissance by increasing residential densities, building green space and better public space, prioritizing and innovating biking, investing in transit, and reducing driving.

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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.