More than 10 years after the groundbreaking, the Nieuw Zuid district in Antwerp is failing to develop into a vibrant urban neighborhood. Experts point to a lack of foot traffic, a limited social mix, and high real estate prices. Alderman Patrick Janssens (Vooruit) believes it is not a project for everyone, as was originally intended.
More than 10 years after the groundbreaking, the Nieuw Zuid district in Antwerp is failing to develop into a vibrant urban neighborhood. Experts point to a lack of foot traffic, a limited social mix, and high real estate prices. Alderman Patrick Janssens (Vooruit) believes it is not a project for everyone, as was originally intended.