Just 15 kilometers from Amsterdam, Almere stands as one of Europe’s most notable new towns—an ambitious and ever-evolving urban experiment. Founded in 1975 on newly reclaimed land, the city has grown to nearly 200,000 inhabitants in just a few decades. Early on, Almere reflected suburban ideals, with its sprawling neighborhoods spread across the Flevopolder. Twenty years later, OMA introduced a more urban dynamic by creating a dense city center, marking a new phase in Almere’s development.

Today, Almere embraces bottom-up processes and encourages private initiatives, redefining what a new town can be. Join us and discover the Netherlands’ fastest-growing city, where residents and planners are shaping the future, one project at a time.