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Residents oppose light rail through Houthaven Park and Oude Houthaven: ‘What were you thinking?’

Residents oppose light rail through Houthaven Park and Oude Houthaven: ‘What were you thinking?’

City officials are proposing a new high-speed tram line between Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Central Station to support the development of the Haven-Stad district. Local residents are strongly opposing the plan, which would route the tram directly through Houthavenpark and Oude Houthaven.

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

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