Tag: Amelisweerd
Utrecht comes up with a proposal for alternative widening of the A27: ‘This way we don’t have to mess with Amelisweerd’
“What is less tangible for people is what kind of mobility system we want. Because that also has an effect within the city, where the space for even more cars…
Utrecht comes up with a proposal for alternative widening of the A27: ‘No need to change Amelisweerd’
To do that requires significant investment. For example in more and better public transport, through cycle routes to encourage cycling and so-called mobility hubs. Agreements must also be made with…
Alternative to widening A27 near Amelisweerd, according to Minister Harbers, not a realistic option
The controversial highway widening, which should increase the capacity of the A27, A12 and A28, has been discussed for years. province against it. They therefore believe that an alternative must…
The province of Utrecht remains committed to an ‘equivalent alternative plan’ for widening the A27 at Amelisweerd
Utrecht – The province of Utrecht remains “fully committed to an equivalent alternative plan for widening the A27 within the Amelisweerd basin”. That says a spokesperson for the province in…
Minister continues with plans to widen A27 Amelisweerd, new route decision is available for inspection
Now that the ministry has adjusted the nitrogen calculation, the plan complies with the stricter rules for this. Now it is up to the Council of State to judge whether…
Dozens of people into the tree during climbing training Amelisweerd: ‘Forest occupation of last resort’
Els Rijke sees dozens of new faces today at a special climbing course in the forest of Amelisweerd. Rijke is part of the ‘Amelisweerd not asphalted’ action group and has…
Amelisweerd action group wants to train 3000 tree climbers for A27 protest
The government plans mean that ‘Amelisweerd not Asphalt’ wants to have a group of tree climbers ready, should the felling suddenly become a reality. That is why a tree climbing…
Documentary about veteran activists Amelisweerd in the making
Jos Kloppenborg and Jan Korff de Gidts have been campaigning for years and are the protagonists in documentary. The two know each other from Utrecht University. As a psychology student,…
Politicians do not give up after Amelisweerd news, hopeful that highway widening will not continue
Today, 22:01 † 4 minutes reading time © Bas Teunissen UTRECHT – The news that the cabinet is continuing with the plans for widening the A27 at Amelisweerd hit many…