Coming Erotic Center: how is it going?
Amsterdam creates the possibilities for an Erotic Center with new workplaces for sex workers. In recent months, 8 potentials have been investigated on spatial suitability, financial feasibility and social aspects.
The location survey will probably yield 2 of 3 preferred locations. Before the summer, the council will ask the city districts where these locations are located for advice. Residents can also contribute ideas and have their say at the district committees. After the summer, the preferred locations will be decided by the city council and the council will decide where the Erotic Center will be located.
Next phase
Then comes the next phase: selecting parties to develop the Erotic Center. And fitting the center into the chosen location. Here we will be with the residents.
Why an Erotic Center?
A new Erotic Center outside the Red Light District will provide places where sex workers can work safely, in a good environment with catering and (erotic) entertainment. Sex workers can take a seat behind a window here, receive from contacts via the internet. Such a new, safe environment offers better opportunities for sex workers, in particular the sex workers who can’t do enough at licensed places, such as the lhbtiq+ sex workers. This plan also prevents undermining and reduces the number of windows in the Red Light District, resulting in less nuisance in the Red Light District.