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21,000 trees for the construction of 344 homes on Strandeiland, IJburg: ‘The fire department will be visiting more often’

21,000 trees for the construction of 344 homes on Strandeiland, IJburg: ‘The fire department will be visiting more often’

Development on Strandeiland will soon begin on 344 new homes featuring timber support structures in a pioneering construction project. The developers are focused on sustainability while addressing the unique safety considerations inherent in building large-scale wooden apartment blocks.

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