The coming years, the former factory site of the Glasfabriek (glass factory), with its rich history, will be transformed into a mixed metropolitan living and working environment, situated within Schiedam's Distillers District. The transformation will be a crucial part of the Nieuw-Mathenesse area development. This urban district, currently mainly consisting of obsolete industrial sites, will clearly reflect the history of the gin and glass industry. In addition, the site will be transformed into a modern, urban and hospitable area for living, working and recreation, including new connections to the historic city center and the surrounding water.