| hiphophub.nl | Hiphophub | The Hiphophub was founded by Amy Croqué and Ruben Chi with the goal of representing the Arnhemse hiphop community as a mature and credible cultural expression. The Hiphop Manifest in Arnhem serves as a guide for cultural institutions, emphasizing the city’s creative potential and fostering the sustainable growth of the hiphop scene. The Hiphophub provides guidance, coaching, and support to community members, aiming to empower them with self-sufficiency and connections. | Context → Community 57410 | manifest 75 community 7931 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| greencapital2018.nl | Green Capital Nijmegen | Nijmegen was chosen by the European Commission as European Green Capital in 2018 and held the title for a year. The focus of the Green Capital project centered on five key developments, including clean mobility, fossil-free energy, sustainable food supply, and a circular economy, and is now being continued with a focus on biodiversity and waste prevention. Nijmegen has actively positioned itself in international networks, such as ICLEI, and is working on a city-wide work program to achieve sustainability goals. | New Construction → Neighborhood Development 933 | economy 682 biodiversity 720 mobility 1264 food 3872 energy 9075 network 11123 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| maakgoudaduurzaam.nl | Gemeente Gouda | The website offers information about new forms of energy, preparing for climate change, a circular economy, and making the environment greener. It presents local initiatives and available subsidies for sustainability, as well as opportunities for participation and collaboration. The website addresses topics such as energy saving, recycling, gardening advice, and the renovation of the city hall, encouraging residents to take action. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Initiatives 1001 | climate change 206 insulation 2448 subsidy 2649 municipality 6837 energy 9075 garden 13129 | South-Holland → Gouda 3521 |
| groenestadsontwikkeling.nl | Wageningen University & Research (WUR) / SIGS | The 'Successfully Implementing Green Urban Development' (SIGS) project offers evidence-based knowledge about the function of green for biodiversity, climate adaptation, and livability. The website provides practical knowledge and handbooks, collected by WUR and SIGS partners, that are useful in various phases of projects, from policy to design and management. The website contains background information on the benefits of green, the mechanisms behind green's functionality, and how it can be best applied in urban planning practices, along with media reports on green urban development. | Planning & Development → Spatial Planning 889 | climate adaptation 89 biodiversity 720 green 889 policy 2149 | |
| amsterdamdonutcoalitie.nl | Amsterdam Donut Coalition | The donut economy serves as inspiration for various organizations and cities striving for a just and social society while respecting environmental boundaries. The coalition facilitates collaborative efforts among local initiators and makes these visible, in order to support the region in adhering to the Donut model. The platform provides information about various projects and initiatives, including a course on the Donut Economy and neighborhood initiatives, contributing to the coalition's goals. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Initiatives 1001 | pioneer 42 donut 54 initiative 1297 region 5412 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| heelhelmondduurzaam.nl | Municipality of Helmond & North Brabant Province | The website presents various city themes focused on sustainability, including a vibrant downtown, liveable neighborhoods, and a robust region. The ‘Kierenjagers’ project encourages residents to perform small insulation tasks to save energy and money, with support from volunteers and the Energy House. The website provides information about the ‘Ontzorgingsloket MKB’ of the province of North Brabant, which helps SMEs become more sustainable. | Municipalities → Policy 607 | neighborhood 2424 resident 3245 energy 9075 sustainability 18451 | Helmond → Mierlo-Hout 62 |
| natuurlijkestad.nl | The Natural City | The Natural City develops design strategies to transform urban infrastructure, such as the Hofbogenviaduct, into green walking promenades. The SPROUT project researches the relationship between urban theory and practice, and focuses on using metro stations to promote biodiversity. The Natural City has developed several initiatives, including a response to the Rotterdam Environmental Vision, a manifesto for nature-inclusive building, and the promotion of a Bee Landscape. | Architecture → Urban Planning 1465 | manifest 75 urban planning 273 nature 9094 book 11396 design 27202 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| groenarnhem.nl | Groen Arnhem | Groen Arnhem was founded in 2015 to be a central point of contact for green initiatives in Arnhem, with the aim of sharing knowledge and resources. The organization organizes knowledge and networking events and provides a platform for green initiatives, and since 2020 has been part of Nature Centre Arnhem. Groen Arnhem encourages the development of green initiatives by bringing together residents, organizations, businesses and the government to make the city greener, with benefits such as an improved quality of life, urban nature and biodiversity. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Initiatives 1001 | initiative 1297 city 1875 resident 3245 nature 9094 network 11123 collaboration 16036 | Arnhem → Sonsbeek 17 |
| newtownalliantie.nl | New Town congres | In 2022, the Netherlands is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the New Towns, a period marked by an unprecedented housing construction effort. The New Towns, originating in the 1970s and 1980s as growth nuclei, have since grown into living areas with more than 1.3 million residents and function differently than organic cities due to their rapid construction. Although the New Towns provided a solution to housing problems, they currently face issues with livability, such as aging neighborhoods and lagging infrastructure, necessitating urgent action. | Architecture → Urban Planning 1465 | infrastructure 1460 neighborhood 2424 housing 4378 sustainability 18451 | South-Holland → Zoetermeer 4046 |
| duurzamewijkenineuropa.nl | Gemeente Amsterdam | The website provides information about sustainable neighborhoods in Europe, including a European Network Map that showcases Dutch cities and their collaborating partners. A key focus is on the Positive Energy Districts (PED) conference in Amsterdam, which encourages participation and inspiration for urban projects across Europe. The website offers an overview of European city networks focused on sustainability, energy transition, and related themes, and illustrates possibilities for knowledge exchange and network expansion. | Politics → International Cooperation Projects 656 | european 19 network 11123 collaboration 16036 sustainability 18451 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| veranderjijmee.nl | Municipality | The website offers gardening tips on various measures, such as creating brush piles, natural shading, healthy soil, and greening balconies. Examples of residents actively contributing to climate resilience are given, with quotes about the importance of neighborhood gardens, green in the garden, and trees. The website contains news articles and articles on climate-related topics, such as drought, damp crawl spaces, and the National Climate Week. | Climate Change → Action 12 | biodiversity 720 water 2501 municipality 6837 garden 13129 | |
| binnenstadduurzaam.nl | Binnenstad Duurzaam | The organization aims to make the city center more attractive through green initiatives and promoting energy-efficient housing, from historic canal houses to student residences. Binnenstad Duurzaam undertakes actions, shares knowledge, and provides information on subsidy opportunities. The organization recognizes the historical and atmospheric value of Zwolle's city center and strives to preserve and further improve it. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | city center 201 action 384 energy 9075 sustainability 18451 | Overijssel → Zwolle 7395 |
| vollestraatjesboz.nl | Volle Straatjes BoZ | The website explains what cookies are and how they contribute to a better user experience on websites. It describes the goals and methods of the ‘Volle Straatjes BoZ’ network, which aims to create a vibrant city center in Bergen op Zoom. The website details the network’s strategies, including setting up projects, sharing knowledge, and leveraging an extensive network to create new opportunities. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | city center 201 knowledge 3528 network 11123 collaboration 16036 | North-Brabant → Bergen op Zoom 2274 |
| stadsboswachter.nl | Stadsboswachter | Stadsboswachter organizes ‘Boomtoppers’ climate events for all ages (5 to 95), integrating sports, technology, nature education, and team building. The company works on projects such as ‘Boomrust’ and ‘Bomen Beleven in het Spijkerkwartier’ in collaboration with local green businesses, aiming to realize natural burials. Willem de Feijter, the founder of Stadsboswachter, has a background as a forest ranger and now works as a project leader and advisor, focused on urban development, climate resilience, and circularity. | Environmental Studies → Nature Education 159 | city 1875 tree 1879 nature 9094 sustainability 18451 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| stadsgroener.nl | Stadsgroener | Iris Blom is the founder and owner of Stadsgroener and works on projects that are both aesthetically pleasing and improve the quality of life in cities. Stadsgroener focuses on creating green spaces, such as hedge rows, to save plants from demolition and promote biodiversity. They work with municipalities, housing corporations, and developers. The website also emphasizes the role of housing corporations and neighborhood initiatives in greening cities and fostering a healthy and resilient environment. | New Construction → Neighborhood Development 933 | neighborhood initiative 17 housing corporation 424 biodiversity 720 green 889 | |
| buitengewoonadviseurs.nl | Buitengewoon | The firm provides advice and support on policy issues and spatial development, with an emphasis on improving the living environment. Buitengewoon’s core value is customer focus, where the client’s wishes are heard and translated into concrete plans. The firm was founded by experienced engineers Oscar Mulder and Charlotte van der Hulst, with expertise in spatial development, design, and integrating climate adaptation and biodiversity into sustainable solutions. | Municipalities → Policy 607 | climate adaptation 89 policy 2149 plan 2566 environment 4873 sustainability 18451 design 27202 | |
| duurzaam-roermond.nl | Duurzaam Roermond | The website provides information about a national challenge, the NK Tegelwippen (Tile-Wipping Championship), taking place in Roermond from March 21st to October 31st, 2025. Participants can remove tiles from their gardens and facades and register to participate in the challenge and set a record. The website offers tips and ideas for creating green gardens, green facades, and an ‘urban jungle’ in Roermond. Additionally, it provides information on subsidy opportunities and plant exchange events. | Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | greenery 101 challenge 1697 tile 2869 | Limburg → Roermond 2602 |
| ecofriendlyjobs.nl | Eco-Friendly Jobs | The website focuses on connecting individuals like architects, engineers, and urban planners with careers in areas such as sustainable transportation, renewable energy, and smart city development. It highlights the importance of urban areas as both contributors to environmental problems and key locations for creating solutions, particularly referencing Dutch leadership in circular construction and renewable energy integration. Eco-Friendly Jobs lists in-demand roles including communication, engagement, and public relations positions within the sector. | Online Services → Job Boards 1036 | smart city 27 urban development 70 renewable energy 77 city 1875 communication 10162 sustainability 18451 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| broich.nl | Stichting Buurtgericht Werken BROICH | The website featured news about the foundation and the Heerlen municipality, as well as news from participating residents. There were informational pages about the foundation's area of work, photos, and films of its activities, and documents related to donations and subsidies. The website contained contact information and an agenda, along with links to other relevant websites. | Animal Welfare → Animal Shelters 326 | neighborhood initiative 17 donation 5110 foundation 6678 news 15293 | Heerlen → Hoensbroek 371 |