Fifty years ago, the city of Almere rose from an empty polder in response to the housing shortage. Editor Koen Marée delved into the young history of Almere and wondered: how do you build a city from scratch? And is this approach worth repeating?
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- Guest:
- Koen Marée
- Presentation:
- Gabriella Ader
- Editorial:
- Noor van Leemput
- Assembly:
- Michiel van Poelgeest
- Final editing:
- Tessa Colen and Ruben Pest
- Coordination:
- Belle Braakhekke
- Production:
- Rhea Stroink
- Photo:
- Marcel Antonisse / Anefo
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