Chris is proud of Centrum

Chris believes the best way to get to know The Hague is from the water. He's been actively promoting The Hague for years, sailing through the city's canals on his Willemsvaart canal. "I live on the edge of the city center," he says. "But I'm actually in the heart of The Hague every day: on the water."

His pride is palpable when he talks about the canals. "After every bridge you cross—and there are quite a few—the city center changes. The atmosphere, the scenery, the light. That's what makes sailing here so special."

A place that holds special significance for Chris is Piet Heinplein. "That square has existed since 1900. It was originally built for a tram that couldn't make sharp turns, but had to travel diagonally. Now, 124 years later, it's reopened. And it's turned out beautifully," he says enthusiastically. "You can now sit by the water, but you can also dock there with a tour boat. People get off here, stroll into the city, and discover how beautiful it is here. That's not only good for the neighborhood, but for all of The Hague."

Together we are proud of The Hague
At Nieuw70, we're collecting great initiatives like Chris's. Initiatives from people who are making The Hague a little more beautiful. From residents who come up with something cool for their neighborhood and entrepreneurs who see opportunities; they make the neighborhood grow.