BlueCity describes itself as a model city for the blue economy. Since 2015 a vacant swimming pool developed into a hub for sustainable and circular entrepreneurs.
A former swimming pool along the Maas is transformed into a hub for sustainable and circular entrepreneurs. BlueCity describes itself as an exemplary city for the blue economy.
Blue economy
What the blue economy means? Amongst others it means working with what is locally available, rely on cooperation instead of competition and seeing 'waste' as a raw material. The former Tropicana is a meeting place for pioneers and enterprising minds. Tens of companies work from this special place, others visit it for events or business programs.
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Giving a presentation in The Dome, underneath the glass roof and green slide, or organizing a workshop in the former boardroom. De spaces you can rent at BlueCity are unique and the history of the building can't be missed. Looking for a different kind of place to organize a meeting, talk or diner? BlueCity is here to help! With circular catering and a view over the famous Rotterdam bridges.
Bar Stroom
To eat a circular, local and waste free meal you have to go to Bar Stroom. On the menu you'll find falafel made of vegetable waste, plant-based köfte and more. While sitting on the terrace, overlooking the Maas, you can drink a beer from the in-house brewer Vet&Lazy.
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