ADVERTORIAL
The municipality of The Hague has it all As a TU student you might not consider working for a municipality. However, the work which is conducted within the municipality, is challenging and it is of imperative importance for society which makes the municipality of The Hague an interesting place to work.
The Hague is working tirelessly on
add 20.000 houses and 600.000 acres
Will you help us accomplish our goals?
creating the best future for the city,
of other facilities. We are adding a small
Have we sparked your interest? Or
its residents and its international
municipality within the busiest part of
are you simply interested in the other
visitors. Millions of euros are spent
our city, while making sure it can still
projects we are currently working on?
each year on projects that improve
function properly. It is a challenging
Then follow the QR code and let us tell
safety, accessibility and habitability.
task, but vital for our city and its future.
you more!
A massive project was Victory Boogie
The Hague is a unique city. It houses all
Woogietunnel. This almost two kilo
branches of the government, the city
meters long tunnel was predominantly
has the most NGO’s in the Netherlands,
created underground and gives the
13 kilometers of shoreline and even
city a new connection to its highway
the royal family has made The Hague
system. When it comes to mobility,
their home. Moreover, The Hague is a
we are also building towards a better
vibrant and busy city and almost all the
public transportation system with
work we do and projects we initiate are
Lightrail. Furthermore, we are experi-
very tangible. By working for us you will
menting with smart mobility, extra bike
always be involved in the most impor-
lanes and new parking regulations.
tant, challenging, and fun projects!
SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT The city expects a growth of 100.000 inhabitants by 2040. As we are enclosed by the sea and other cit26
ies, expansion is not an option, and we need to find the best possible solution. This is why we have several Spatial Development Programmes. For instance, in the Central Innovation District, our economic heart, which houses a university, several NGO’s, governmental branches and various other businesses and start-ups. Within this vibrant part of the city, we aim to
FUN FACTS - WE ARE ONE OF THE GREENEST CITIES IN EUROPE WITH MORE THAN 111.000 ACRES OF DUNES, FORESTS, AND CITY PARKS. - THE HAGUE IS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AS THE CITY OF JUSTICE & PEACE AND THE SECOND UN CITY OF THE WORLD. - WE ARE ONE OF THE MOST ETHNICALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE CITIES IN THE COUNTRY.