Controversy Surrounds Amsterdam's Red Light District Plans.
Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, faced opposition from both residents and sex workers over her plan to move legal prostitution from the city's historic red light district to a suburban "erotic centre". The issue has turned into a battle for the future of Amsterdam, as it tries to shed its "sin city" image and ease the impact of mass tourism, while still keeping its soul. The proposed plan could take several years to take shape, with Amsterdam municipality aiming to decide on a location by the end of 2023.