Outside, the street is still full of company vans. Road workers are putting the finishing touches on parking spaces. But the doorbell works. Inside, a beautiful kitchen is visible. The bright living room, however, is still completely empty. The conversation therefore takes place on a bench in one of the bedrooms. Hans and Els van Lopik have to improvise a bit.

Riet de Haan has lived in the Oostsloot neighborhood in the city center for decades. A neighborhood she fought for and continues to advocate for as a member of working groups and advisory boards.

At the request of the municipality of Den Helder, Bas developed a transformation framework for the Ruijghweg, Spoorweghaven, and Westoever area. He got to know Den Helder as a visitor. “As a Rotterdammer, I am inclined to look for places where there isn't too much development. I am very charmed by the Defence Line and the forts, but I also find cycling along the dike special.”.