Hoorn, NH creates incentive program for developers who want to turn shop space into homes
Vacant storefronts and unused spaces above functioning businesses were eligible for the program. Hoorn approved 75,000 euros for the initiative with applications open until funds were exhausted. The incentive program frees limited real estate for development and places homeowners near Hoorn's city center attractions. City officials are considering an expanded version of the program to meet their goal of 500 new homes per year.
Hoorn, NH
Netherlands
Hoorn, NH opens multiple engagement channels for local residents to discuss inclusive future
Hoorn invites passersby to on-the-street interviews about discrimination and inclusion for a city podcast. City officials interview residents and community leaders about Hoorn's cultural diversity for YouTube shows. Every resident is also invited to submit their vision for an inclusive city through music, art, and other forms of expression. This campaign seeks to expand perspectives following protests of the Jan Pieterszoon Coen statue and systemic racism.
Hoorn, NH
Netherlands