The pressure to deliver more homes quickly is high. The central government is therefore making part of its land available for the housing challenge, including Almere Pampus: a new district with space for 25,000 to 35,000 homes. But how do you develop not only homes, but also a liveable, future-proof neighbourhood?
During this session, among others, Ivan Nio, Social Bouwmeester, Francesco Veenstra, Rijksbouwmeester, and Paul Tang, alderman for Spatial Development, will talk about how social value, community building, sustainability, and the guiding role of water and soil are incorporated from the outset in the development of Almere Pampus. The intensive collaboration between the central government and the municipality of Almere will also be discussed—necessary to make this large-scale area development possible.
An inspiring session for anyone looking to build more than just homes.
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.