haarlemsdagbladMar 17, 2026, 09:22

Haarlem New-East: A new district with 7,500 homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. Frank Visser (CU) strongly believes in it

The city of Haarlem is planning the development of a new district called Haarlem Nieuw-Oost, which will include at least 7,500 new homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. The project also features local educational and sports facilities, as well as an upgrade to the Rottepolderplein traffic junction.

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

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