{"id":4022,"date":"2016-03-04T02:32:07","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T02:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/?p=4022"},"modified":"2016-03-04T02:32:07","modified_gmt":"2016-03-04T02:32:07","slug":"5-ideas-for-the-empty-vd-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/dutch\/5-ideas-for-the-empty-vd-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ideas For The Empty V&D Locations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this week, I explained what happened to V&D<\/a> and how the company went bankrupt. A real shame, and maybe it is a bit early to think about this, but every day these buildings are closed and unused is a day of opportunity lost in many city centers in the Netherlands, so let’s check what can be done with all this empty space!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dutch warehouse V&D is bankrupt. The more than 100 years-old department store tried to stay alive with capital infusions from investors, but on Tuesday it became clear: those infusions won\u2019t come. No deal. And so, a Dutch classic, comparable to Hema, is gone. Apart from the nostalgic tragedy and the many employees that are now on without a job, there are also 62 empty properties in city centers. And V&D warehouses are big, so the freed space, especially in the crammed and full centers of Dutch cities, is very valuable and opens up opportunities. What will come here next?<\/p>\n

1. A \u201cFoodhall\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Markthal<\/a>

Markthal Rotterdam<\/em><\/span><\/a> (market hall Rotterdam), the new Rotterdam Foodhall.<\/p><\/div>\n

An increasingly popular setup in the Netherlands is a \u201cFoodhall\u201d. This is a \u00a0indoor market, where you can get fresh food and drinks, produce and more. Basically a fancy supermarket.<\/p>\n

They have already proven to be a huge success in Amsterdam. Rotterdam\u2019s huge arch-shaped Foodhall has also fared extremely well. I was there, and I must say, it is worth a visit. There is a lot to discover with all the little shops and stands, and the fact that it is indoors gives it a bit of a modern atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Putting something this popular in a city center\u2026 Not a bad idea! What do you think?<\/p>\n

2. A Night Club<\/h2>\n