Complete new residential areas were built in the 50s, 60s and 70s. In addition to Overvecht, this also concerns Kanaleneiland and Hoograven. Overvecht was a special new district. In addition to low-rise buildings, many high-rise buildings also appeared. The plans were ambitious: luxury large flats, many facilities, a hospital, a swimming pool, a large shopping center and its own schools. It had to be a beautiful neighborhood.