CIX is embedded in Merwede,
Utrecht's forward-looking green city district
At the heart of this neighborhood, CIX is surrounded by a new model of urban life. There’s no traffic noise, just wide paths shared by cyclists, pedestrians, and children at play. Merwede is set to become the largest car-free district in the Netherlands. And it doesn’t stop there. The principle is straightforward: green takes precedence. Planting is the baseline; construction happens only where it truly fits.
Buildings are thoughtfully interwoven into a wider landscape of inner gardens, shared courtyards, and green rooftops. The vegetation is diverse, intentional. A fine-grained network of footpaths, parks and open squares connects everything. To each other, and to the canal. Merwede runs along the Merwede Canal and forms part of a broader ecological zone, planned from the outset with biodiversity and nature regeneration in mind.
The atmosphere is lively but unforced. You might have your coffee on a neighborhood square, stroll to the park within minutes, or run into a friend at the community garden or cultural space. It’s a social, grounded place, where healthy living isn’t a goal, but a given.
Location
CIX is ideally situated: next to the district park, close to the water, and less than ten minutes by bike from Utrecht Central. This new city address offers a balance between urban living and strong connections, both within Utrecht and further afield.
Easily accessible
- 5 minutes by bike to Utrecht Central
- 10 minutes' walk to Vaartsche Rijn Station
- 30 minutes by train to Amsterdam
- 10 minutes by car to the A12 and A27
- Direct access to the new cycle route to Utrecht Science Park