torengebied
Torengebied is a Dutch term meaning "tower district" and refers to an urban area in which tall buildings or towers form a defining feature of the skyline. The concept is used in planning and architectural discourse to describe districts shaped by vertical growth, often as part of urban regeneration, housing expansion, or new town centers. A torengebied typically combines a concentration of high-rise towers with a supported base or podium that houses retail, services, or cultural facilities, linked to public transit and surrounding neighborhoods.
Core characteristics include multiple high-density towers arranged to create legibility and permeability, mixed-use programs, pedestrian-oriented ground-level
Planning aims focus on increasing housing and employment in compact footprints, improving accessibility by transit, and
Challenges include wind effects, shadow, privacy concerns, and social mix; ensuring a high-quality public realm; cost