Rotterdam and water: a complicated relationship

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The series Dry Feet, Wet Feet explores the relationship between Rotterdam and the water that surrounds us. Host Florian Franken takes you to unique locations all across the city. Especially for the Rotterdam Rooftop Roetsj, and with support from the local water authority Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard, a special extra episode has been created.

Watch the full series, including this brand-new eighth episode, now on OPEN Rotterdam and RTV Rijnmond.

 

  

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Rotterdam Rooftop Roetsj

Tentoonstelling Rooftop Roetsj

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Making way for the fish

Since Blaak has been filled in, the water flows underground through a large pipe to the Leuvehaven. To help fish make this crossing, a fish passage has been built.

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This square is a hot island

Large cities are increasingly affected by the urban heat island effect due to climate change: all that stone and concrete absorbs and retains heat. As a result, temperatures in cities can be 1…

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Taking action against heat stress

Stand up against heat, during the Heat Action Day Rotterdam on June 2.

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Window to the River

Over the years we have literally and figuratively started to look at water in a different way in Rotterdam. In the past, the inner harbors were central, but now they are either filled…

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A river through a pipe

The pipe you see here also runs underground. It carries water from the Rotte River, through the Steigersgracht, toward the Leuvehaven and the Nieuwe Maas. In the past, this water flowed through the…

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Skateable art

The City of Rotterdam has developed the Masterplan Rotterdam Skate City, a “map of opportunities” showing all current and potential skate spots, along with agreements between skaters and other users of…

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Swimming outside in the city

Swimming in open water is becoming more and more popular in city centers. Places that used to be unsafe are now good spots for a refreshing dip. In the Rijnhaven, a completely new…

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Weerbar (Weather Bar): Prepare for extreme weather!

The climate is changing. But what can you do to get ready? At the Weerbar, we explain about the impacts of climate change, and more importantly, you get to experience them. Before entering,…

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This is a Barrel Garden

A circular rain barrel with a planter on top, developed by Waterleider. Rainwater falls onto the plants and filters down into the barrel below. No drainpipe? No problem. Got a drainpipe?…

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The Leuvehaven according to Rotterdam Dreamers

In the future, the Leuvehaven could look very different. Filled with biodiverse greenery for example, as shown in this impression by the Rotterdam Dreamers. Read all about their vision here.

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Leuvehaven in the future according to Obscura

In the future, the Leuvehaven could look very different. Much more connected to the museum for example, as shown in this impression by the architects at Obscura…

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Experience the Port in and around Portlantis

Discover Portlantis, the new experience center about the harbour at the 2nd Maasvlakte, including a spectacular rooftop!…