... Authorities over land use issues. In the early years after 1986, the highly expensive process of inner city development and redevelopment increased the need for new locations for houses and offices. This development drive was an essential part of the economic regeneration policies of the 1980s. Regeneration Policies of the 1980s The main objectives of Central Government were to bring about the economic revitalization, urban regeneration, and social renewal. The main policies specific to Rotterdam were: * Fundamental restructuring of Rotterdam's spatial infrastructure * A shift from labour intensive employment to a technology driven economic structure * A focus on automation and innovation * Rapid change from traditional harbour activities * Move towards 'High tech and high quality' service industries * Banking, administrative, and other services as supporting context for its role in the global economy. Early Stages In 1986, Teun Koolhaas, the famous Dutch architect designed under the authority of the Municipal Department of Urban Development, an urban development ...

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