Eindhoven is growing fast. For every three homes added, one new home will be built. More and more people are working, living and spending their lives here. The city is almost bursting at the seams. But it’s about more than just building houses. Eindhoven is taking a major step forward as a city and as a society. How do we preserve the power of Brainport? And why is that so important?

Vincent Luyendijk, author of De Fijne Stad (2025), shows what is already possible. He takes you to places where it works. Sometimes big and bold, sometimes small and smart. A school courtyard where the neighbourhood comes together. A river that has been brought back. Even a passageway for a hedgehog. Everywhere you see ideas and solutions. Not fixed plans, but inspiration. For anyone who thinks: how can it be even better?

Afterwards, Councillor for Housing Mieke Verhees will speak with Vincent.

Mieke Verhees

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Open Eindhoven: building a great city and society