haarlemMar 24, 2026, 12:00

Money to green the neighborhood together

The municipality of Haarlem is offering €50,000 each for three community-led projects to transform paved areas into green spaces to combat heat and water logging. Residents can submit their plans until May 1, 2026, with selections based on feasibility, community support, and environmental impact. The winning projects will be developed in collaboration with the city and are expected to begin implementation by late 2026.

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

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