Overhoeks is a new mixed-use neighbourhood of

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in the borough of

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directly across the IJ river (technically a lake) from the city's

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. It is located on the former

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Research facility grounds. Construction of apartments and condominiums began in 2007 and the plan is for a total of 2200 units to be built, mixed in with of office, retail, and cultural space. Shell Technology Centre remains here with 1200 employees. Shell's Overhoeks Tower, the neighbourhood's namesake, was rebranded as ''A’DAM Toren'' (‘Amsterdam Dance And Music’) by brand consultancy

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in January 2014. The tower was redeveloped into a mix of offices, entertainment venues, a hotel, a revolving restaurant and an observation deck that boasts Europe's highest swing. A’DAM Toren opened in 2016.

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* http://www.adamtoren.nl Amsterdam-Noord Neighbourhoods of Amsterdam Mixed-use developments in the Netherlands {{NorthHolland-geo-stub