Municipality of Heerlen is on the brink of a unique area development in the heart of the city. With the arrival of theMaastricht University and several programmes from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, the opportunity arises to transform the Promenade I site into a vibrant education and innovation district through an urban planning plan and architecture at the very highest level: a place where education, research, entrepreneurship, living and urban functions come together and reinforce one another. But also consider momentum on the Brightlands Smart Services Campus (AI) and the further development of theRoyal.nnThis ambition calls for a new way of thinking, developing and collaborating. For these strategic developments, market parties are sought with creativity, experience and investment capacity. Not only in terms of programming, but particularly in terms of phasing, collaboration, ownership structures, education ecosystems and economic value creation.
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.