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Best of DutchReview: 8 unmissable articles from September 2019

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Best of DutchReview: 8 unmissable articles from September 2019

Whew, what a month DutchReviewers! We know that with all our really, really ridiculously good-looking content, it can be hard to stay up to date.

But we would hate for you to miss out on all this Dutch goodness that we’ve been sprinkling around. So sit tight, because we’re sending the crème de la crème of articles our readers were most fond of over September 2019. Which one was your fave?

64 Things to do in the Netherlands: the ultimate Dutch bucket list

Have you been in the lowlands long enough to complete these 64 bucket list items for expats in the Netherlands? With everything from eating drop to watching a live sex show, this is the ultimate list! What was your score?

#TetrisChallenge: these photos of Dutch emergency vehicles’ contents will make your day

TetrisChallenge Breda Police Flatlay of Contents of Dutch Police Car

Emergency services are the backbone of a nation, hard workers constantly saving lives, delivering sick people to hospitals, and putting out fires all over the place. Right? Well, sometimes they need a break too – and if its a chance for some good social media attention, well, why not?

These photos of Dutch emergency services completed the #tetrischallenge are guaranteed to put a smile on your dial!

Hidden gems in the Netherlands

Are you a tourist, or a traveller? No matter what, you can rest assured knowing that we’ve got this sturdy list of hidden gems in the Netherlands so you can see how the real Dutch live: it’s not all stroopwafels and tulips after all!

On this day 75 years ago Anne Frank was sent to Auschwitz

On 3 September 1944, Anne Frank and her family were transported to Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. Her diary later became one of the closest insights we have into the life of a young Jew during the Holocaust. Read about the lead-up to that fateful day and the aftermath in some #DutchReviewHistory.

7 Things you didn’t know about The Hague

What can we tell you about The Hague? Um, political capital, we think it has some good food markets and … that’s it. Just kidding! We’ve got seven interesting and relatively unknown facts about the stunning city we all know and love – and we’re throwing them your way!

The Dutch built cities on sinking land: how will this fare with climate change?

Way back before you were a twinkle in your great-great-great-grandmother’s eye, the Dutch battled against the sea – and won. Now their process of reclaiming land is iconic across the world – but could this be jeopardised by climate change?

8 things you didn’t know about Groningen

Northern Nederlanders! Despite their biggest city having a virtually unpronounceable name (what is that second g doing in there anyway?!), this bustling city is well worth a visit – and we’ve got 8 things you didn’t know about this quirky and under-appreciated place!

The one where the cast of Friends tried to speak Dutch – and failed

Friends Dutch Central Perk

The most loved sitcom of the 1990’s had a weird fascination with the Dutch – and trying to speak it! We’ve trawled through ten seasons of Friends and collected their worst Dutch moments: could their pronunciation BE any worse?!

There you have it! DutchReview’s most unmissable articles for September 2019. Which was your favourite? Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments below!

Feature Image: @waBredaTuinzigt/Twitter

Bird behind bars; Jailbird arrested by Dutch police on shoplifting charge

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Bird behind bars; Jailbird arrested by Dutch police on shoplifting charge

The Dutch are known for being tolerant and treating everyone equally (but not all the time). Sometimes, no one is spared. Not even this bird (pictured in the feature image and below) could escape from the efficient Dutch politie when he chose to shoplift along with his owner in Utrecht.

This criminal was caught by the Utrecht police and was taken into custody as he was on the shoplifter’s shoulder.

Image: @politieutrechtcentrum/Instagram/edited by RTV Utrecht

The police released the criminal’s photo on Instagram to probably inform citizens of the successful capture of this dangerous bird.

As seen below from their Instagram post, the bird is safely behind bars for now. The wonderful Dutch police have even provided some bread and water. You know how good a country is by seeing how they treat their criminals. Of course, this was still petty theft, so the bird could be released on bail soon. It is not yet known whether it is violent or not, but it is best to be vigilant if this were to happen.

But it could also be a joke because who would actually put a parakeet (?) behind bars, right? Right? They could’ve just not had a cage to put the bird in. Who knows!

*Disclaimer in case the sarcasm didn’t translate through the text: Yes, it was definitely a joke.

Some meme-worthy fun or actual serious news? We think we know what you’re going to say in those comments below!

Feature Image: @politieutrechtcentrum/Instagram/edited by RTV Utrecht

Oktoberfest in the Netherlands: 5 tips on how to celebrate the world’s largest beer festival

Alexandra Huetter
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Oktoberfest in the Netherlands: 5 tips on how to celebrate the world’s largest beer festival

It’s that time of the year again. Somehow autumn sneaked in, our summer holidays seem too far away to remember and our half decent tan is fading. With the prospect of grey skies, heavy rain and cold weather engulfing us in the coming months, we are in need of a little light at the end of our seasonal depression tunnel. One word: Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest, since it’s beginnings in 1810, is held annually in Munich, Germany from mid or late September to the first weekend in October. In the last couple of years this 16-day folk festival has attracted more than 6 million people annually. Locals call it simply Wiesn after the colloquial name of the fairgrounds Theresienwiese. Many cities across the world hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the original Munich event, but this one is the real deal. I know what you’re thinking right now – how can I get the most out of my Oktoberfest experience in the Netherlands?

#1 Dress up in the traditional outfit

Dressing up is half of the fun, right? Everyone likes to dress up for parties and it’s even better when the entire city of Munich is wearing the traditional outfit for this occasion. Said outfit consists of the typical leather pants, or Lederhosen for guys and a figure hugging dress, the Dirndl, for girls. Just have fun with it and go with the flow. A little dress code tip for the girls: The side on which the Dirndl apron is tied indicates the relationship status of the woman. Left means single, right means in a relationship/married and in the middle means virgin, pay attention boys…

Image: digital cat/Flickr

#2 Choose your toilet time wisely

Needless to say, during Oktoberfest large quantities of beer are consumed, with a staggering amount of approximately 7.7 million liters served in 2013. Lots of beer equals a full bladder, but we know you don’t want to spend all your time on the toilet. Try to postpone breaking the seal as long as possible. When you feel like you’re only minutes away from an explosion, jump up and swiftly make your way to the nearest toilet. We all know that from here onwards your toilet run frequency will only increase, but hey, look on the bright side, at least the facilities are clean, plus the organizers promote an efficient system in order to get you back to your beer as fast as possible.

#3 Resist the temptation…

…of going on amusement rides after many hours of chugging beer – your stomach will thank you later.

…of grabbing the waitress because your drunken self thinks that she is in love with you. A big NO-NO.

…of downing a beer in the music break within 3 minutes and risking being kicked out of the tent. These few minutes of fame are not worth it.

…of taking a nap in the grassy area behind the tents. This area is called Kotzwiese, the so-called puke lawns, and you DON’T want to end up there.

#4 Try the traditional food

Before ordering your first drink it’s wise to indulge in a hearty traditional dish and you can choose from a wide variety like roast chicken (Hendl), roast pork (Schweinebraten), grilled fish on a stick (Steckerlfisch), various kinds of sausages (Würstl, Weisswurst), potato and bread dumplings (Knödel) or cheese noodles (Käsespätzle). The list goes on. A good meal is essential before your visit to Oktoberfest and will also be your best friend once you stumble out of the tent just before making your way back home. Prost!

Image: RitaE/Pixabay

#5 Pick any of these events to celebrate Oktoberfest in the Netherlands

Okay, we’re not going to lie to you: we couldn’t find a lot happening in the Netherlands for Oktoberfest. But do you really think the Dutch would let an opportunity pass to get drunk? Definitely not! There are a few events happening around the country, with the biggest one being Dutch Oktoberfest in Rotterdam. You could also do a bicycle ride in Amsterdam or Eindhoven which finishes with a big Oktoberfest party.

Oktoberfest in Amsterdam:
Bonte Koe Oktoberfest: October 5 at Koemarkt, 1441 DB Purmerend
Oktoberfest Ride: October 19 at Borchland, Amsterdam
Oktoberfest in Tilburg:
Das Oktoberfest: October 4 – 5 at Koepelhal, NS Square, 5014 DA Tilburg
Oktoberfest in Rotterdam:
Dutch Oktoberfest: October 5 at Ahoy Rotterdam, Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam
Oktoberfest in Eindhoven:
Oktoberfest Ride: October 12 at Cyklist, Eindhoven
Das Oktoberfest Metalfest: October 5 at Klokgebouw, Eindhoven

But we’re pretty certain we missed out on some events. So what did we miss out on? Will you be celebrating Oktoberfest in the Netherlands or will you be making your way to Munich? Let us know in the comments below!

Amsterdam NOT one of the most expensive cities to live in for expats

Kavana Desai
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Amsterdam NOT one of the most expensive cities to live in for expats

Have you just been on the morning commute, grumbling about how expensive the NS trains are? Have you recently moved here to find out that the high rental prices for a box apartment really puts a damper on your quality of life? Were you surprised by the cost of living in the Netherlands?

Well, you might just have been unlucky because we are in a better position than a lot of people around the world. Amsterdam ranks as the 58th most expensive city for expats on Mercer’s recent cost of living survey. Even Amsterdam’s high cost of living could not be enough to break into the top 50, let alone top 10!

How do they determine the cost of living?

Mercer is the world’s largest human resources consulting firm that has recently released this survey. It looks at spending patterns of expats living in 500 cities around the world. This is not designed to determine the cost of living of locals but is for the benefit of multinational companies to determine wage compensations for their expat employees. They look at “comparative cost[s] of more than 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment”.

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Which is the most expensive city to live in Europe for expats?

Like mentioned before, it’s not Amsterdam. It doesn’t even come close at rank 58. It has dropped eight whole places as compared to its position (50) in 2018! We do complain a lot, but there must be something going right.

Of the top 10, only one European city cracks through – Zurich at position five. This one has also dropped two places since 2018. The other cities that find their place in the top 20 are Bern (12), Geneva (13), and Copenhagen (20). London dropped four places with its ranking being 23 this year. The most shocking change from last years list would be Ashgabat in Turkmenistan with its ranking being 43 last year and number seven this year. Singapore (3), Beijing (8), New York City (9), and Tel Aviv (15) have higher rankings this year.

But which city is the most expensive to live in for expats in the world? Hong Kong and Tokyo retain their first and second positions respectively from last year. Tokyo is also dubbed as the safest city in the world, and our beloved Amsterdam being ranked fourth globally.

Are you as surprised as we were? Let us know in the comments below!

Feature Image: Abhishek Baadkar/Pixabay

5 Free things to do this October in the Netherlands

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5 Free things to do this October in the Netherlands

Excited for October? – the Halloween parties, the promise of comfort food and hot pumpkin spiced drinks – but short on cash? Here are 5 FREE things you can do this coming month in the Netherlands. 

#1 Join in the festivities at Leidens Ontzet

When: October 2 – 3
Where: Leiden

During this festival, the streets of Leiden are full of merry Leideners – eating (the Dutch delights Hutspot and Hollandse Nieuwe Haring), drinking copious amounts of alcohol and celebrating this day of relief as they have been doing each year since 1886.

The public holiday dates back to October 3, 1574, during the ‘Eighty Years’ War’ between the Spanish and the Dutch, when the Spaniards ceased their attack on the city. It’s a HUGE deal in Leiden: kids get the day off school and city services are closed.

Across the two days, Leiden will be full of markets, parades and funfairs, culminating in an awesome firework show.

Leidens Ontzet
Leiden like you’ve never seen it before. Image: Biccie [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

#2 Latin Jazz at the Prael Houthavens: Pancho’s Orchestra

When: October 6
Where: De Prael Houthavens Brewery, Nieuwe Hemweg 2, 1013 BG Amsterdam

If you’re after some smooth Latin jazz in Amsterdam, but don’t have enough to dish out cash for a paid event, then go watch Pancho’s Orchestra perform. They’re a 16 member band that are great at getting you to swing your hips to some Cuban claves, salsa and South American music!

#3 Diwali in the Netherlands

When: October 12
Where: Stadsplein100, 1181 ZM Amstelveen

Pronounced as dee-va-lee, Diwali is the festival of lights that is celebrated every year in India. For all the Indian expats reading along, you will be familiar with this one. For everyone else, it’s one of the biggest and most important Hindu festivals in all parts of India. Go to Amstelveen to know more about Indian customs and traditions, enjoy dancing to Bollywood music, and treat your tastebuds with delicious food!

Diwali
Image: Vikas Sawant/Pexels

#4 Visit the world’s biggest club festival: Amsterdam Dance Event

When: October 16 – 20
Where: Do you really need to ask?

If you can’t afford the night-time festival events at ADE this year, why not simply experience the hype of the city?

By day, the electronic dance festival is mostly free. There are a bunch of in-store DJ showcases and music-related films, talks, exhibitions taking place in venues across Amsterdam. Check out their full program on their website!

#5 Biergarten Tilburg Herfstfestival 2019

When: October 4 – 5
Where: Spoorzone, Tilburg

Autumn is the season for all the beer connoisseurs to enjoy their burgandy beers! That is exactly what this event promises. The entry is completely free and everyone can drink what they want (as long as they are of legal age, of course). They will have three differently themed spaces – Buck Garden, Brew Factory, and Autumn Garden. Each of them have their own thing happening, so go check out their Facebook event for all the information you need to have a beer-tastic festival!

Special mention: Crossing Borders Festival

When: October 29 – November 3
Where: Various locations in The Hague

We don’t know how to tell you this, but this particularly amazing, exciting, and international music and literature festival is not for free. We thought we’ll tell you anyway because we’re sure you’d want to go!

It is happening for the 27th time this year, so you know it’s a successful festival. Big international music talent and icons like Mumford & Sons and Lou Reed have made an appearance in the past and this year, they have many other exciting stuff coming up. If you want to know more about the Crossing Borders Festival in the Hague, we have everything covered for you!

And there you have it: 5 glorious free events in the Netherlands to scribble into the calendar this October. It’s gonna be a fun one!

Feature Image: Brett Sayles/Pexels

Up to 25,000 people at climate strike in The Hague today

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Up to 25,000 people at climate strike in The Hague today

Today, at 1pm, over ten thousand people gathered in The Hague to protest against the Dutch government’s handling of the climate crisis, as part of a global strike relay.

The climate change protest in The Hague

The protest today in The Hague was organised by several different groups, including Fridays for Future and Extinction Rebellion. They demanded that the Dutch government commit itself to an ambitious and socially just climate policy.

The police have not yet released an estimate of the number of demonstrators, but according to NOS there are at least 15,000. The organisers themselves speak of more than 25,000. The crowds have been so big that the police have ordered the organisers to move to Malieveld, rather than the smaller Koekamp. Koekamp was the original location for the beginning and end of the protest and has now been blocked by trams by the police.

Estimates say that between 15000 and 25000 people were at the protest in The Hague today. Image: Teresa Gubern.

This protest in The Hague is part of a worldwide relay strike that New Zealand began this morning. Earlier this week, the UN summit was held in New York. That is why organizers felt like this would be the best time to hold the protest week for climate justice.

How is the Dutch government handling the climate crisis?

Public awareness of the climate crisis has grown in recent years in the Netherlands. Most Dutch people believe that climate change can only be averted by government action and by big businesses altering their production methods. Only 42 percent believe that their own actions have an impact on the climate crisis, according to a report by I&O Research.

Public awareness of the climate crisis has been growing recently in The Netherlands. Image: Teresa Gubern.

The Netherlands was the first country in the world to become legally obligated to mitigate the impacts of climate change, following the Urgenda ruling. The Urgenda ruling makes it illegal for a government to allow dangerous climate change to happen. The Dutch government has repeatedly attempted to overturn this ruling, but so far it has been upheld.

According to Fridays for Future Nederland, the Dutch government’s actions have not been in line with the decision of the court- meaning that it has not taken sufficient measures to evade dangerous climate change. Fridays for Future Nederland argues for a Green New Deal, which would include a fundamental reorientation of the economy, making affordable eco-friendly alternatives available to everyone (such as public transport in place of flights, sustainable homes and workspaces, and plant-based locally produced food), and working to protect nature and biodiversity (by combatting the nitrogen crisis, for example).

What do you think of the climate protests in the Hague? Let us know in the comments below!

Feature Image: Teresa Gubern/Supplied. 

Get those helmets and seat belts on! The Netherlands ranks low in road safety in Europe

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Get those helmets and seat belts on! The Netherlands ranks low in road safety in Europe

The Netherlands has dropped seven whole places in the ranking for road safety in Europe since 2010. They were ranked fourth in 2010 for their successful approach, as RTL Nieuws puts it, but has dropped to the eleventh position in 2018. 

It is one of the three countries in Europe to have an increased number of deaths on the road since 2010, reports RTL Nieuws according to figures from the European Traffic Safety Council (ETSC). The other two countries are Malta and Sweden. The rest of the countries saw a decrease in deaths on the road since 2010.

How did this happen?

“It is a sad fact,” notes Peter van der Knaap, director of the Dutch Road Safety Research Foundation (SWOV). “There is a lot of suffering behind that ranking. If we had succeeded in maintaining that high position on the ranking, it would have saved a lot of human lives.” According to him, there isn’t enough attention and backing being given to road safety in the Netherlands. He uses examples of a decrease in police checks and cutbacks on lights on the highway.

The amount of funds allocated to improve road safety in the Netherlands is also not sufficient, says Bert van Wee from TU Delft to RTL Nieuws. According to them, 4.7 percent, or 11 billion euros, of government funds was allocated to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Now, it is only 3.4 percent, or 8 billion euros. Wee says that this “trend is in line with the declining interest in road safety.”

Road Safety 2030

The Netherlands seems to be feeling the pressure to improve road safety for its citizens as they have come up with a new ambitious plan: Road Safety 2030. A lot more attention will be paid to cyclists and the elderly. Do you remember the infamous moped ban on cycle roads, and the helmet rule? SWOV has already said that bicycle helmets could save 85 lives a year! Kinda makes sense now, doesn’t it?

Do you still believe the Netherlands could do without changing its road safety policies? Do you think that helmets for cyclists are unnecessary? Let us know in the comments below!

All smoking rooms in the Netherlands are now banned

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All smoking rooms in the Netherlands are now banned

Following a ruling of the Supreme Court this morning at 10:00, all smoking rooms in the Netherlands are now banned.

Since July 1, 2008, a smoking ban has been applied in the hospitality industry in the Netherlands – with the exception of specially designated smoking areas. The anti-smoking association Clean Air Nederland (CAN) went to court to remove this exception. They argued that it was in contravention of a World Health Organisation (WHO) treaty which the Netherlands had also signed.

Legal history of the case

The court of The Hague had already ruled in favour of CAN, but the government decided to appeal to the Supreme Court. This morning the Supreme Court rejected the appeal and ruled that smoking rooms are not legal.

A few months ago, the Supreme-Advocate, the legal advisor to the Supreme Court, concluded that the exceptional position in the Dutch hospitality industry is illegal. Smoking rooms put social pressure on non-smokers to be in areas where they breathe in smoke. They also force staff, who must clean these areas, to be exposed to smoke. Furthermore, smoke will always make its way into the non-smoking areas of the establishment.

Smoking rooms need to be demolished right away

The government had appealed the earlier ruling by The Hague court on the grounds that it would ban smoking rooms later in 2022, in accordance with the prevention agreement of State Secretary Paul Blokhuis (Public Health). However, with today’s Supreme Court ruling, smoking rooms will need to be demolished this very day.

Impacts on the hospitality industry

This will have significant financial implications for businesses in hospitality, Breghje van Eupen of Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN) explains. “The impact of the ruling is huge. Research by KHN in 2018 shows that there are around seven thousand smoking rooms in the Netherlands. They can then no longer be used as smoking areas. That means that hotel and catering entrepreneurs have to demolish these smoking rooms or have to renovate them considerably. That entails the necessary costs.”

Local residents affected

Furthermore, the disappearance of smoking rooms may lead to new problems- which may affect local residents even more. Hundreds of people may end up smoking outside hospitality establishments, causing air pollution in the area outside the business. Of course, how this ban actually ends up being implemented remains to be seen.

What do you think about the new ban on smoking rooms? Will it help non-smokers, or make life worse for local residents? Let us know in the comments below. 

Feature Image: Gerd Altmann/ Pixabay 

Last bell: lack of teachers forces Amsterdam school to permanently close doors

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Last bell: lack of teachers forces Amsterdam school to permanently close doors

A school in Amsterdam will wave a final goodbye to 111 students after being hit hard by the national teacher shortage. The Netherlands is currently in urgent need of around 5,500 educators.

The struggle of 16e Montessorischool to put teachers at the front of the classroom has become so dire the school will shut its books – forever. Groups 6, 7, and 8 will transfer schools after Autumn Break, while the rest will remain until the end of December.

Student numbers at 16e Montessorischool have been declining for three years, but it may have been a 2018 unsatisfactory mark from the Education Department that broke the camels back.

It’s the first known school to have been struck so badly by the national teacher shortage that it could no longer operate.

Hubert de Waard, director of the Sirius Foundation which manages 16e Montessorischool and 13 others, said they tried to solve the issue of a lack of teaching staff, but it became no longer possible.

“Parents see that their children were often redistributed across other classes. The director also regularly acted as a teacher,” he told RTL Nieuws. “The urgency was too high, and we could no longer come up with solutions.”

What is the national teacher shortage?

The Netherlands has been struggling to put teachers in front of classes for years. In the second quarter of 2019 there were 2,400 jobs going for primary school teachers, and 3,100 jobs available for secondary educators.

It’s the most vacancies for teachers the Netherlands has ever experienced and has hit the Randstad the hardest.

Politicians have slammed the government for not releasing more money. Leader of PvdA, Lodewijk Asscher, told RTL Nieuws that nice words from the cabinet are not enough.

“There is a crisis in our education that threatens the future of our children. That crisis must be fought.” he said. “All children must be sure of a good teacher in class.”

Have you been struck by the teacher shortage? Do you think more school closures should be forecast? Let us know in the comments below!

Feature Image: Pixabay/Pexels

The first sustainable tiny offices in Leiden

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The first sustainable tiny offices in Leiden

In the former nursery garden tucked just below Leiden’s Central Station train tracks, the first tiny offices have been built! The foundations have been erected but the insides just need to be furbished. 

The area is a testing ground for sustainability and these small offices hope to be a creative breeding ground where people come together and work on solutions for challenges in the urban area.

The materials are sourced locally 

What’s more is that the materials for the tiny offices are sourced locally from around the city and region. For example, the insulation of the walls is made from old jeans and the walls are made from residual material from the 41 anniversary of the student society Minerva.

The pavilion will be built with the construction steel of the old Gorlaeus Laboratory of the University Lead. 

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The building process

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Tiny offices in Leiden: Another step toward sustainable urbanisation

Sustainable developer councillor, Fleur Spijker, said “with such a long process it is important that during the development process there is lots of liveliness in the area so that people can see that something is going to happen. Moreover, we can share the experiences and lessons that we are acquiring here and immediately apply them to the rest of the city. It is certainly a good example of sustainable urbanisation!”

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The completed office. Photo by Abuzer van Leeuwen

Bastiaan de Roo, director of PLNT, thinks “it will be a place where we can transition to a clean, fair, sustainable and accelerate toward a resilient economy. These offices will showcase the possibilities of building with reusable materials and become a testing ground for future innovations, including in the field of sustainable urbanisation.”

More of Leiden’s sustainability initiatives

Leiden is a city that fosters sustainable initiatives and is striving to be more clean and green. It could also be said that it is possibly the smartest city in the Netherlands? (okay, we’re bias).

Here are some of the latest initiatives that showcase Leiden’s sustainability:

1. PLNT

PLNT is a hub of innovation near the centre of Leiden and very close to the newly renovated Museum de Lakenhal. Just to give you an idea of what they’re doing at PLNT: at the entry of the building is an Aquaponics where fish and food grow together. The fish eat, grow and produce waste which bacteria convert into plant feed.

Rooftop at PLNT

The roof garden is adorned with beautiful flowers and boasts stunning views over Leiden. In the far corner is a chicken coop which supply eggs to the PLNT cafe. Plans are in the works to make the roof retain rain water and for plants to generate electricity.

2. Singelpark

Singelpark is simply put, a park made up of the ‘ring’  of canals around the old city centre of Leiden. It can be likened to New York’s High Line and will lead you passed many iconic sights in the city (including PLNT and the wonderful Hortus Botanicus). Stretch those legs and get walking the 6km pathway!

Keen to get involved in the tiny office project?

Do you want to use a pavilion or office or organise a meeting at the field? Or perhaps you have materials that could be used in the building process? Then email contact@plnt.nl or call 071-5272467 

PS. This is not a sponsored post this, we just give em love 🙂

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