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Concerns about Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk remain, but no one wants to delay the construction plan: ‘This is not the last time we will speak about this. These are the broad outlines, the details follow’

The expansion of the Schrijversbuurt neighborhood in Heemskerk will nearly triple the number of homes to address the regional housing shortage. Despite concerns regarding traffic, greenery, and shadows, local authorities decided not to delay the project while final details are being refined.

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