The fascinating opportunity to stimulate urban integration through powerful and innovative interventions has lead to the Harbour Island concept. Harbour Island has been situated in the Rijnhaven in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, a location next to the intersection between the main North-South traffic artery and the river Maas. The Maas could be considered an urban, economic and social barrier between the northern and southern part of the city. The Harbour Island proposals in response have formulated an answer to this problem: not only will the island contribute to strengthening the urban fabric in the wider surroundings, but it also will have the potential to concentrate and unify the current fragmented waterfront. This 21st century Urban Entertainment Island will be accessible to the people of Rotterdam and foreign visitors alike. A 'Ponte Vecchio'-bridge will lead the visitor to a new, vibrant urban square which will be centrally located on the island. All public routes and paths will come together in this magical space, surrounded by cafes, restaurants and terraces.Harbour Island envisages to become an international landmark destination, powerful enough to regenerate economic growth in the South of Rotterdam and for the city as a whole. The development will dramatically transform the city’s skyline. Causing admiration and distaste, the proposals for Harbour Island could evoke controversy.
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