Francine Houben (mecanoo) Beautifully situated in the heart of nature found in the Dutch Delta, Dordrecht is growing and facing major spatial challenges. The vision for Spoorzone Dordrecht (railway zone) outlines a future for the city in 2040. It represents spatial opportunities for the city in the fields of accessibility, climate adaptation, socio-economic developments, and the major challenge of housing. Rail infrastructure may not seem the most obvious starting place for an assignment that asks for the development of approximately 6,000 homes and facilities. But in recognizing how the railway currently constitutes a barrier in the city, the vision transforms the railway into a pleasant destination and connects existing neighborhoods to new city districts with spectacular green areas.