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In De Spoorzone: 75 hectares of space in the center of thecity, next to railways and the central station. The people of Tilburg are proud of their past. And this is where you see and feel that pride. The Spoorzone is an area where contradictions meet and enrich their surroundings. An area to work, live and recreate. For young and old, beginners, veterans, bons vivants and daredevils. Different and unconventional. An area that shows why Tilburg is the sixth largest city of the Netherlands.

Like a fingerprintDe Spoorzone development is based on five pillars. Words that express what De Spoorzone feels like:pride, future, mix, “wow” and courage. They speak volumes about its history, its destiny and its residents. That is why they are not just included in this brochure, but also spread around the area itself. As objects. Visible and tangible. Providing contrast. Like De Spoorzone itself.

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Trots = ProudTilburg shows its phiz in De

Spoorzone. Proud and uninhibited.

This was our past and it is the

perfect foundation for our future

P R O U D

We are proud of Tilburg. And of De Spoorzone. After all, this was the place where generations of Tilburgers built trains. It was here that the first Aap-Noot-Mies reading board was born. It is a place steeped in history, located in the very heart of Brabant. De Spoorzone: a candidate for a new lease on life. The first steps have been taken and many more are to follow.

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Centrally situated. Tilburg is in the heart of Brabant and De Spoorzone is in the heart of Tilburg. Close to the railway station and to the City ring road, ensuring easy access from every direction.

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Toekomst = FutureDe Spoorzone was a reminder

of Tilburg’s rich history. Today it

is the inspiration for its future.

Thanks to the typical Tilburg

“no nonsense” mentality, special

initiatives and developments

follow each other in quick

succession. Here Tilburg is

vigorously expanding its horizon.

With surprising results.

F U T U R E

In De Spoorzone we expand our view. We will renew, refresh, surprise. With striking architecture, a new library, remarkable business spaces, distinctive homes, special events and catering. And – for example - with a new railway station precinct with two tunnels leading to

the city center. By removing the old barrier between north and south, we want to enrich the centre of Tilburg and increase the economic standing of the city. Nobody will be able to ignore the Tilburg Spoorzone anymore.

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MixThere are no choices in De

Spoorzone. It stands for old as

well as new, thinking as well as

acting, rough as well as refined,

living and working as well as

enjoying. It is a place where

boundaries become blurred.

De Spoorzone is full of surprises

fueled by contradictions.

M I X

Live, work and enjoy. These three worlds sum up a typical day in De Spoorzone. The characteristic architecture makes it a splendid place to live. It’s peaceful, but very close to the center of the city. All it’s activities and liveliness make it a breeding ground for knowledge and innovation. The exceptional cultural and catering amenities help De Spoorzone become the place to be in Tilburg.

Whether you want to wander around a covered market in the Carriage works, feast in the Wood shed and the Turntable shed or enjoy yourself during a performance in the majestic Domed hall; De Spoorzone has it all.

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WowEven just walking around in De

Spoorzone is a special experience.

Everything is different. There’s a

surprise around every corner.

Thanks to its rich past, but also

thanks to its drive for renewal.

With the municipality, with

designers and with entrepreneurs.

That is exactly what makes De

Spoorzone the place to see and to

be seen. Simply wow!

W O W

Simply because of that ever present rough bit of history. The unconventional architecture. The hyper-modern activities and the catering where refinement and purity go hand in hand. Here you feel the challenge, the surprise, the inspiration, while also feeling right at home. Probably in the company of countless others, who have been looking for something different for years.

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De Spoorzone.... the place to be in Tilburg.

Lef = CourageIn De Spoorzone, Tilburg puts

itself on display and shows what

it stands for. No “either - or” for

Tilburg. With De Spoorzone, the

city chooses “and - and”. For

unorthodox renewal without

hiding the past. That shows

courage.

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Private individuals, entrepreneurs or caterers. Anyone who thinks innovatively, who dares to be different and who loves taking the lead, will never have any doubts about settling into De Spoorzone. Don’t miss the boat. Make sure you are a part of this flourishing and characteristic area in the center of Tilburg.

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Photographers:Tygo Merijn Roest

(p. 4, 8, 12, 16 & 20)Rita Dekkers (p. 6)

Désirée van der Straten (p. 7)Regionaal Archief Tilburg (p. 7)

Barcode (p.10) Wim Hoogveld (p. 11)

Ooks Doggenaar (p. 11)Corné Hannink (p. 15 & 22)

Willeke Machiels (p. 15)Ton van Rooij (p. 15)

Jostijn Ligtvoet (p. 25)

Advertising agency:Scheepens

Want to know more about living, working and accommodation in De Spoorzone? Visit www.spz013.nl for opportunities and information about the current state of affairs.

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Railway stationThe modernized railway station with its north and south entrance will open in 2016.

SmithyA mix of businesses, catering and events will find its way into this collection of industrial buildings. In the future, there will also be space for living.

Wood shedA beautifully renovated property with Infopunt SPZ013, a restaurant and offices.

Theresia zoneThis zone offers space for small-scale residences and living-working combinations.

Turntable shedThis historic building will house a modern catering facility.

Carriage worksA Concept that mixes living, working and accommodation around this historic complex is in the works.

Engine shedThis imposing City hall is being transformed. There is room forliving, working and accommodation.

Domed hallAn atmospheric location for events.

ClarissenhofA new residential area providing sale and rental houses in various market segments.

Willem II SubwayAn important subway for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting the city center to the Theresia neighborhood, passing through De Spoorzone.

DeprezThis old boiler factory houses various businesses.

ZwijsenA zone near the railway station providing room for innovative working concepts.

Boiler houseAn industrial heritage to be given a new purpose.

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SDK Vastgoed/VolkerWessels and the Municipality of Tilburg are developing De Spoorzone together.

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