Maasterras: a new residential district close to the station and the city centre
In the coming years, Dordrecht will be developing a completely new, green and sustainable residential district between the railway line, the A16 motorway, Krispijn and the Oude Maas: Maasterras. A pleasant green place to live, work and stay.
The new district will be located in a central spot close to the station and the city centre. It will become an attractive city gateway that links the area more effectively with the city centre and the Krispijn district. In Maasterras phase 1, we will build more than 2,000 rental and owner-occupied homes. This helps ensure that more housing is available for residents of our city and the region.
www.dordrecht.nl/maasterras

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.