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Simauw (51) has lived by Vondelpark for 19 years: 'I am grateful, social housing is rare here these days'

Simauw (51) has lived by Vondelpark for 19 years: 'I am grateful, social housing is rare here these days'

Artist Tommy Hagen has lived in an Amsterdam social housing apartment near Vondelpark for 19 years. He values his unique living situation and notes that finding similar affordable housing in the area is now significantly more difficult.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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