Good Place Bench

He fell in love with The Netherlands, the cycling lifestyle, the way people live here, its people, the Dutch, and is now stuck here for the better. As an urban planner, Lior is working on making cities better and healthier places. He's an advocate of fewer cars in cities, and helping residents get into action and make changes in their own neighborhoods.

What really makes a good place?

He has lived in The Hague for 21 years, half his life, moving here to study and always stayed. Meet Bart-Jan who loves the balance of nature and city life in #TheHague, with enough to clear his mind and to pursue his passion for #photography.

Join us for an inspiring episode with Sharline, who traded the island life of Curaçao for city life in The Hague. As an accountant with a heart for giving back, Sharline also runs a foundation called Caribbean Angels, to make a difference in the local community of her neighbourhood Loosduinen. What is her vision of a Good Place? Let's find out!

A visit to De Plek, a youth center located in Loosduinen, led me to Jan Janssen. He is a real Hagenees, born and raised, and since he retired at 65 years old, he has dedicated his time to community service. He's actively helping the neighbourhood, and supporting youngsters with a place to meet, learn, educate, and mostly have a good time. #goodplace

Join us on a bench in the dunes of The Hague. It's been 6 years ago when Gosia followed her dream of living in a country where she could speak the Dutch language. Together with her kids, husband, and dogs, she now lives in de Vruchtenbuurt, surrounded by a support network that is The Hague family. Let's find out more about her life and how she moved abroad.

A storyteller by heart who loves cinematography, sharing beautiful film stories of the city he lives in. Sid would have moved from Mumbai to the US, but landed for his study in Prague and ended up working in The Hague. But how does he meet new friends in a new city? He has created his own community called The Hague Circle, attracting the young creators of his new hometown. Follow his journey here: https://www.instagram.com/thehaguecircle

She only moved to The Hague 6 weeks ago, together with her husband and two dogs. Lea lived and worked in Frankfurt, Germany, and this move feels like a fresh and new start in life. Curious? Let's find out what that looks like!

This is the story of sending one email which was the beginning of moving to València. Ellen applied for a job and within a few hours after her interview, she was asked to come and work for a Dutch tour agency called 'Verrassend Valencia.' Within a month, she packed all her stuff and left The Netherlands in 2021 for a new adventure in beautiful València. Is she having a good time and in a good place?

We met on the boulevard of Jávea, where Maria has fond memories of when she was a child, escaping València city life, the city where she grew up. She loves the Spanish life, which will always be home, but she's ready to explore the world and represent her country throughout the profession. Let's find out about her journey in life and where she is heading next.

As a born and raised Valencian, it's been an honor to have Ramon on a public bench. The city he grew up in, has changed a lot over several decades. As a former activist and current Director of Placemaking Europe, it's his mission to create the right balance between people and the city.