Battle for the residential streets: dark stores vs Amsterdammers
In the past, Amsterdam struggled with holiday rentals; now a new battle is on between super fast delivery firms and residential streets. When Robbert Scholtus bought on an Amsterdam street with plans to reduce car traffic, he foresaw a quiet life. Then a ‘flash delivery’ store opened next door. ‘It’s hell,’ he said, as another delivery van drove up outside his home. ‘This part of the street has become an industrial zone. The thing I have the most nuisance with... More >