The army left Ede in 2011. One by one, the closed barracks have since become part of the urban fabric of the city again. Maurits Zuid is one of the last sites to be transformed. Due to its good accessibility, next to Ede-Wageningen train station, and the proximity of the Veluwe landscape, this site can develop into a high-quality knowledge environment where living, working and relaxation come together.

Ede is part of the Foodvalley Region. This is a national and international network in which knowledge institutions and food companies meet. The Dutch knowledge institutions attract food companies from all over the world. For this reason, it was decided to redevelop Maurits Zuid into a World Food Center.

The urban plan creates a spatial context in which a good programmatic mix ensures the desired interaction between resident, visitor, company and environment. To this end, a framework has been set up that can develop at its own pace over time.

This framework is based on existing landscape qualities, the historic buildings and the intended diversity and mix of functions. The public space expresses the gradual transition between the city and the Veluwe. Different atmospheres in the framework determine the character of the adjoining living or working environments.