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Amsterdam's New Housing Policy Will Reshape Life for Thousands

Local advocates and urban planners say the municipality's updated approach to affordable housing allocation and street-level public space management will reshape daily life for tens of thousands of Amsterdammers over the next three years.

By Amsterdam Policy Desk · 22 July 2026 · 3 min read

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Netherlands Launches Offshore Wind and Hydrogen Infrastructure Projects

National developments in offshore wind and hydrogen infrastructure carry potential implications for services and daily priorities in Amsterdam.

By Amsterdam Policy Desk · 19 July 2026 · 1 min read

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