The "Red Light District" is moving outside the city center

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In solving the problems of tourist and criminal activity, Amsterdam moves the "red light district" outside the central district. It is proposed to build an "erotic center" outside the central district of the city, as well as move 100 houses.

The goal of the authorities is to expel vacationers from the center. According to Mayor Femke Halsema's proposal, the "erotic center" is planned to be located in the socially sustainable Europaboulevard district, just 500 meters from the European Medicines Agency (EMEA). The area is easily accessible by public transport and by car.

The main goal of this measure is to make the city center, in particular, the famous De Wallen district, more livable, freeing it from the influence of sex tourists. In addition, these measures are aimed at giving workers in the sex industry more control over their activities.

Since 2019, the mayor of the Dutch capital has been trying to implement plans to relocate establishments offering sex services from the "red light district". Some measures in this regard have already been put into effect, in particular, from April 1, 2023, restrictions have been set for such establishments, rents have been increased and opening hours have been changed.