Nieuw-West district politicians oppose shelter in Sloten, suggest Race Planet building

Politicians in the Amsterdam district of Nieuw-West have formally opposed plans to establish a shelter for 39 individuals struggling with psychiatric and addiction issues at a former hotel on Ditlaar in Sloten. Citing concerns raised by local residents, the politicians argue the site is unsuitable and suggest relocating the facility to the Race Planet building in Westpoort, which is situated in an industrial area away from residential neighborhoods and schools. They fear that placing the shelter in a residential setting could negatively impact the local quality of life, similar to problems observed near other facilities like Delflandplein.

While the district administrators maintain that the Sloten location provides a quiet, green environment suitable for the residents, the local politicians emphasize that insufficient research was conducted due to time pressures. They advocate for a more thorough assessment of alternative sites. The city council is scheduled to debate the matter during a committee meeting on September 16, though it remains uncertain if the district committee's advice will alter the current project plans.