Global Amsterdam: “Global City” or a shell of its former self?

Note: This article was originally written on 03/05/2021 and will be published in the 3rd 2021 edition of De Derde Dinsdag magazine. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*o40HsyjikGa-n9TtJuRh6A.jpeg" style="height:396px; width:700px" /> By Sam Volkers Introduction Amsterdam has changed a lot over the past decade. Every year, millions of tourists visit Amsterdam to enjoy the canals, museums and of course, other, less virtuous, activities. The city has also seen a large influx of expats and international students, while big business and multinationals have set up activities in our city. Our city seems to have become a true global city. But is that such a good thing? Although these changes have been extremely profitable for some, to many, the city has seemed to have lost much of its original soul. These problems can best be seen in three areas: the housing market, tourism, and the local economy. <a href="https://sam-v.medium.com/global-amsterdam-global-city-or-a-shell-of-its-former-self-bd5fd26d8907">Visit Now</a>