
Similar conclusions were drawn three years ago from the Planning Department of the City of Amsterdam in ‘Nieuwe Openingen’ nr. 6, 2007, titled “Hier werden wij verliefd” or “Here we fell in love”. Urban ecologist Remco Daalder wrote in that issue: “Amsterdam is known for it’s horniness and it has been like that for centuries, (…). It is a vicious circle: Amsterdam has that reputation and thus young people from across the country rush to the city, consequently it bursts of sex-oriented youngsters, which in turn confirms Amsterdam’s reputation. As a city we should be happy with that. These young people populate our universities, start creative businesses that keep our economy going and as they grow older they remain in the city longer and longer, (…). Sex in the City is not just a slogan, it is an important fundament for Amsterdam’s economic success.”
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