Antwerp Nieuw Zuid fails to become bustling district; experts cite lack of passage, social mix

A decade after construction began, Antwerp's Nieuw Zuid neighborhood has not achieved its goal of a vibrant urban district. Experts attribute this to limited through-traffic, a narrow social mix, and high property prices, with Alderman Patrick Janssens conceding it is not a project for everyone. The development's underperformance signals a potential mismatch between urban planning ambitions and outcomes.