Activists are championing the right to swim in urban waterways as the Swimmable Cities alliance formed at a summit in Rotterdam, which brought together over 200 representatives from various countries. This initiative stemmed from the success of the River Seine's cleanup ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, striving to establish a global network of swimmable cities. Rotterdam's Rijnhaven exemplifies this vision, having transformed from an industrial port to a clean swimming area. The summit, emphasizing community and safety, aims to inspire other cities following successful models like those in Paris and Copenhagen.
"At the world's first Swimmable Cities summit in Rotterdam, more than 200 representatives from over 20 countries gathered and plunged into the water. The summit aims to build a global network of swimmable urban waterways."
"The Dutch approach to risk is simple: inform, enable, then let go. That sense of trust and ease combined with clean water and clever design is a reminder of what a swimmable city can look like."
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