Join us on Sept 4th at 16.00 for a(nother) data centre walk to the controversial Equinix hyperscaler under construction in Amsterdam Zuid Oost. Infrastructure walks are like guided tours of the city, or birdwatching expeditions – but instead of pointing out noteworthy architectural details of historical buildings or showing participants how to best observe particular species of birds, we will explore the digital infrastructures deployed in public spaces. In this case, a piece of land undergoing an infrastructural transformation into a speculative cloud factory. A transformation that places significant strain on the community of Amsterdam Zuid Oost, Amsterdam’s land, energy, and water systems, and the city’s housing aspirations.

Sign up for the data centre walk here.

The weather forecast is looking quite humid and it’s quite possible that there will be rain during the walk. Please bring an umbrella and appropriate clothing. We will walk only on paved surfaces, so mud won’t be an issue.

There are two meeting point options. Be on time to not miss the start of the walk:

City centre/University: 16.00 at UvA Bushuis, Kloveniersburgwal 48.
Amsterdam-Zuidoost: 16.30 at Bullewijk metro station, northern entrance (the one closer to Bijlmer ArenA)

The walk will include different stops and interactive activities around the data centre development area. We will end around 18.30 (and no later than 19:00) at Bullewijk metro station. After the walk, there is the option for self-organised drinks in the local area or in the city centre.