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Minister pleased with massive residential towers near Arena: "Excellent accessible location"

Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and Amsterdam officials have officially marked the construction start of Eleven Square, a major development near the Johan Cruijff Arena. The project will add over 1,100 homes to the city, including its tallest residential tower, with a planned completion date of 2029.

Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and local officials recently celebrated the commencement of construction for the Eleven Square project near the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. This ambitious development, led by Ballast Nedam Development and AM, aims to address the city's housing shortage by providing over 1,100 residential units, including student studios and apartments. The project features the city's tallest residential tower, Eleven Home, and is designed to create a vibrant urban mix of living, working, and leisure spaces.

While the site is praised for its accessibility near the Bijlmer Arena station, the city is also planning improvements to enhance the surrounding area's safety and aesthetics. Beyond housing, the development will include office spaces, a hotel, and a theater to transform the district. Construction of the main residential towers is expected to conclude by 2029, marking a significant milestone in the city's skyline development and regional infrastructure growth.

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