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Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?

Mystery: why is this large area on the edge of the Jordaan undeveloped?

The article investigates why the Appeltjesmarkt, a large open square located near Amsterdam's Jordaan neighborhood, remains undeveloped despite the high demand for space in the city. Situated between the Elandsgracht and Kinkerstraat, the site is currently a well-known transit point for cyclists near café De Waterkant.

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