Apeldoorn faces an urgent yet promising challenge with the development of the Spoorzone: strengthening the city by keeping young people, attracting new residents and linking major employers. At the heart of this lies the Stationskwartier, where a lively, well-connected and future-proof urban district is being created, with room for living, working, learning and meeting. By developing an attractive living environment for young people, the arrival of a safety district, a strong innovation area and high-quality work locations, together with the transformation of the station into a mobility hub, this area is growing into the driving force behind Apeldoorn’s vitality and economic strength.
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.