Steven Zijlstra
During those months I felt like we planted a seed somewhere between the Michenzani Blocks. It makes me feel really excited to see that the seed seems to start growing into a plant!
real estate/ project manager/
researcher
Steven Zijlstra (1989) holds a Master’s degree (ir./MSc.) in Real Estate and Housing from the Delft University of Technology. After his graduation in 2015 he worked on housing research in Zanzibar for AAmatters.
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Since June 2015, he works at Diepenhorst de Vos and Partners in The Hague as a project manager / (delegated) project developer. His main focus lies on the redevelopment of shopping center Colmschate, Deventer (Holland). He is passionate about redevelopment projects in a complex context, to improve that context while representing the desires of the client. His field of expertise is project (re)development, project management and real estate finance.
projects involved
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'I researched the housing strategies and did a feasibility study to densify the Neighbourhood of Ng’ambo while respecting its tangible and intangible heritage, which eventually resulted in the Ng’ambo Housing Action Plan.
I really enjoyed my time in Zanzibar and Tanzania. Great and dedicated people, good fun. During those months I felt like we planted a seed somewhere between the Michenzani Blocks. It makes me feel really excited to see that the seed seems to start growing into a plant!
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Another moment I can remember and cherish was the signing session of the shareholder meeting of Hifadhi Zanzibar. A big moment and such a good initiative for Zanzibar City.'