Urban Study A10 Ring Road

A multidisciplinary team, including architects, mobility consultants, data specialists, and transit system experts, conducted this study on the integration of infrastructure and urban development around Amsterdam’s A10 ring road and Lelylaan area. Commissioned by the Royal Institute of Dutch Architects, the study envisions transforming the A10 into a central element of urban life, addressing its current disconnect between the inner and outer city.

The study proposes five new urban areas around the A10, introducing 8,400 residential units within a total built area of 750,000 m2. The development prioritises human-centric environments, with streets and pathways designed for pedestrians, a mix of uses, and public spaces fostering social infrastructure and job creation. Flexible phasing allows immediate development while accommodating future market changes.

By reducing traffic speed, managing volumes with flexible lanes, and implementing new road and vehicle technologies, the proposal mitigates air and noise pollution, making habitation along the A10 viable. The plan aims to eliminate the inner/outer ring divide, creating a cohesive urban fabric that enhances connectivity and quality of life.