New West

Broad mid-century courtyards, community murals and park-lined plazas evoke the promise of garden-city living reinvented for today. 

Spacious, green, and residential, Nieuw-West is one of Amsterdam’s largest districts, shaped by the mid-20th-century vision of the garden city: airy neighbourhoods with open courtyards, parks, and lots of light. Today, it’s a district in transition, with large-scale redevelopments reshaping its identity for a new era. 

Nieuw-West offers room to breathe. It’s quieter, more affordable, and ideal for families. Schools, playgrounds, and green spaces define the rhythm of daily life. As projects like Schinkelkwartier and parts of Geuzenveld come to life, the district is adding modern design, new infrastructure, and better connectivity to its original vision. 

This is not the trendy or touristy side of Amsterdam. Don’t expect a canal view or a buzzing bar scene. Nieuw-West is more about practicality, space, and long-term livability. 

Nieuw-West is where you’ll find opportunity. Housing here includes 1950s and 60s apartment blocks, newer residential developments, and future-forward zones like Schinkelkwartier, which will add 11,000 new homes and expand office space dramatically. It’s ideal for first-time buyers, families, and professionals seeking more for their money. 

The sense of space—tree-lined streets, large parks, and the potential to grow. Nieuw-West feels like a city within a city, with its own rhythm and possibilities.