Netherlands New Market Tender

The city council decided during the budget discussion that the plans for the Square of the City can go into effect. This decision means that the winning design of West 8 of the City Square election will be carried out. Work will start in October 2021. The Square of the City will be completed in the autumn of 2022.My ApeldoornThe election and the hitchIn December 2018 more than 25000 Apeldoorners voted in a large-scale election for a new Market Square. The majority of the votes went to the design of West 8. During the preparatory phase prior to the start of the project an envisaged financial deficit put the project in serious trouble. The Square of the City project was then calculated again. This spring was on the agenda of the city council to discuss the investment for this project in the spring memorandum but the corona pandemic has moved this topic to 13 November.Market hall and extra greenThe current design creates more space for greenery on the square. In line with the ambition that Apeldoorn has for the city center. As the capital of the Veluwe the city center deserves more greenery. Extra money has been reserved for adding trees and plants to the design. This Market Square belongs to the city and that is why we will work with the city in the new year on the interpretation of the Markthal. How do we ensure that it is a place where fun things happen Because we really like to think about the beautiful things we can do together again after corona. To be continued in 2021Look forwardWith the decision of the city council to invest in the Square of the City we can look forward. Alderman for the city center Maarten van Vierssen The current corona time is a difficult time for many. Planning for the future is not always possible or easy. But it is precisely in these times that we as a college believe in investing in our city. It helps the economy in the longer term. A beautiful square brings people together. So that we can rightly call the Market Square the beating heart of the city.