More greenery and seating areas in Hoofdstraat

The new benches with planters filled with greenery have been installed on Hoofdstraat in the city center of Kerkrade. The planters were immediately filled with plants and provide more greenery and extra seating in the street. This is the next step in the City Center Action Plan to make the city center greener, more attractive, and more climate-proof. 

A pleasant public space is essential for an attractive city center. The old benches, trash cans, and part of the paving have been removed to make way for a quality upgrade. This transformation took place in close consultation with entrepreneurs and residents of Hoofdstraat. The result is a fresher and more pleasant shopping street where people meet and enjoy spending time.

Alderman (Public Space) and Alderman (City Center Management) are positive: “An attractive city center is important for our residents, visitors, and entrepreneurs. This extra greenery, combined with seating, makes Hoofdstraat more pleasant and strengthens the heart of our city.”

The greening of Hoofdstraat is part of the City Center Action Plan. In the coming years, the municipality will continue to work with entrepreneurs and residents to create an attractive city center.

More information about the Center Action Plan can be found at kerkrade.nl/aanvalsplan-centrum-kerkrade.