H. Moolenaar

Review of winkelcentrum Boven'tY

Above 't Y is a long existing, rather large shoppi...

Above 't Y is a long existing, rather large shopping center with numerous shops in the (new) Center of Amsterdam North (CAN).
We always call this the large shopping mall on the Buikslotermeerplein and not the Upper IJ,
(because we already have a hospital with that name). What 's in a name!
For the introduction of paid parking this was already a lively regional center because many people came here from the wide area. It was always busy here.
I understand from the media that new life needs to be brought into being, especially culturally. We will wait patiently again. Nowhere have I read anything about plans for attractive and hygienic catering facilities. Because to eat a bite we always have to leave the city.
The shopping center is adjacent to the new Station Noord van de Noordzuidlijn, the Amsterdam metro. There are several parking lots in the neighborhood. The shopping center is not covered and is spread out on street level over a large area. There are several supermarkets, clothing stores, hairdressers, telephone shops, electronics stores, shoe stores, drug stores, etc. etc. On Sundays it is free parking.
The introduction of paid parking initially had a very negative effect on this center, but by adjusting the starting rate for the first three hours, it is now easy to see the costs for the customers.