Some six out of 10 people living in Rotterdam are optimistic about the city’s future, according to research carried out by the city council involving 30,000 Rotterdammers.

A large majority are happy about the quality of life in the city yet 25% think their neighbourhood has deteriorated in recent years.

Three out of 10 expect life in Rotterdam to improve over the next two years and 24% expect it to worsen.

The city council plans to use the results of the survey to focus policies on particular neighbourhoods, the AD says.