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Construction of temporary shopping center underway: vacancies at 'old' Beatrixplein in Haarlem

The aging shopping center at Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem is being demolished to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project featuring over 500 new homes and modern facilities. A temporary shopping center is currently under construction in the nearby Reinaldapark to serve the community while the permanent site is rebuilt.

The shopping center at Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem-Oost is undergoing a major redevelopment, as the sixty-year-old structures are slated for demolition. To maintain local services, a temporary shopping facility is currently being constructed in the nearby Reinaldapark. This interim site is expected to be operational by November, though delays have already impacted the original project timeline. While some businesses will relocate to the temporary site, others have already closed or moved to new locations due to the financial and logistical challenges of the transition.

The redevelopment project is set to transform the area by replacing old retail spaces and apartments with approximately 570 new homes, including 224 social housing units. The plan also includes a new supermarket, retail spaces, a community center with a sports hall, and a new building for the International Language Class. Local residents and officials view the renovation as a necessary upgrade for the aging Parkwijk neighborhood, which has faced significant vacancy and deterioration in recent years.

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

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