Rotterdam and The Hague are committed to a shared development task that shapes the future of the South Wing. That shared ambition is precisely what makes this session so valuable. The two cities are inseparably connected: economically, culturally and in their role as drivers of an international metropolitan region.
From the Rotterdam Central District and the Station Area Den Haag, we look at two projects that not only transform their own city, but also move the entire region forward. We explore how the unique qualities of both cities reinforce each other, and how we can build together to create a more attractive, smarter and future-proof urban network.
In this session, we examine the mutual strength, the shared urgency and the opportunities that arise when cities strengthen one another. We share insights, compare approaches and discover which lessons can be applied immediately. In doing so, we look at the interlinkages between mobility, housing, working and quality of life within the South Wing.
We are building a story in which Rotterdam and The Hague do not compete, but accelerate each other. At the same time, we invite everyone to actively contribute their thoughts. Only by working together can we create a region that is attractive to residents, businesses and talent — a South Wing that stands firmly and is ready for the future.
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.