Accelerating housing development and making it future-proof requires different choices at the outset. In this session, you’ll discover how the principle “first accessibility, then homes” helps to develop sustainable, well-connected areas.
We show how, by leveraging public transport hubs, new stations and smart multimodal solutions, you can create space for large-scale housing development without creating new dependence on the car. This results in neighbourhoods that are not only delivered more quickly, but also remain liveable and accessible in the long term.
By approaching mobility and area development in an integrated way, you lay a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

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.'

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.

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.