Kaasjager

A controversial urban planning proposal by H.A.J.G. Kaasjager, Chief Commissioner of Police in Amsterdam, aimed to modernize the city's infrastructure by replacing historic structures with wide roads and filling in canals to accommodate future car traffic. The proposal, which sparked international debate, included suggestions such as breaching urban structures like the Singelgracht, broadening roads, and rehabilitating areas for car parks. Kaasjager's plan, though ambitious, highlighted the tension between preserving historical architecture and adapting to modern transportation needs, a conflict that resonated globally.

Rooijendijk, C. (2025). Kaasjager. That City Is Mine!, 101–132. https://doi.org/10.5117/9789056293826_6