Welcome to Almere: The City of Pioneers
Discover our mission and values for a green and inclusive future
Almere is the youngest and fastest-growing city in the Netherlands. Founded with ambition on reclaimed land, we are a city of doers and pioneers. Our mission is clear: we are building a green, safe and inclusive living environment where everyone feels at home and can grow with us. Our key values are:
- Pioneering (always looking for the best solution)
- Sustainability (in balance with nature)
- Cooperation (connecting residents and government).
Discover the city where you can be the future.
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We build the digital foundations for your future
Powerful websites that inspire, convert and grow.
At Emaginit, we believe that your website is more than just code; it is the digital heart of your business. We combine creative passion with proven technologies like Bootstrap and TYPO3 CMS to create an online experience that not only looks great, but also delivers tangible results. Let's build your online success together.
Retro card style Almere 1970s
An illustrated map of the newly developed city
The history of Almere
From Zuiderzee to Modern City
Almere is a unique Dutch city built entirely on artificial land. Its history begins in 1968 when the southern part of Flevoland was reclaimed as part of the Zuiderzee Works.
In 1975, construction of Almere officially began as part of the National Urban Plan to accommodate the growing population of the Randstad. The first district to be developed was Almere-Haven (1976), followed by Almere-Stad (1980) and later Almere-Buiten (1984).
Each district was given its own character:
- Haven as the experimental starter neighbourhood,
- Stad as the commercial centre, and
- Buiten as a green residential area.
In the 1990s, Almere-Hout and the industrial area Almere-Hout Oost followed. From the 2000s, Almere expanded further with Almere-Poort and the ambitious Almere-Pampus project.
In 2022, Almere was officially granted city status.
Today, Almere is the fastest-growing city in the Netherlands with over 220,000 inhabitants and aims to reach 350,000 by 2030.