27.03.2026 | A Linear Arboretum for the City of Haarlem
This spring marks the beginning of a remarkable transformation of the Europaweg in Haarlem. What used to be a traffic-dominated corridor is evolving into a vibrant, green city street where nature and community take centre stage.
The design creates generous green zones that make room for trees, plants, wildlife and people by reducing space for cars. A diverse and carefully selected range of climate-resilient, disease-resistant tree species will be introduced, forming a robust and future-proof green structure. By bringing together species from across Europe, the Europaweg will grow into a rich, linear arboretum, the 'Europaea Arboretum' that strengthens biodiversity while giving the street a distinct and recognizable identity.
Beneath the tree canopy, thousands of shrubs and flowering perennials will create a dynamic and colourful habitat for insects, birds and small mammals. The Europaweg will also become an important ecological corridor, supporting biodiversity while strengthening Haarlem’s wider green network.
At the same time, the new street profile contributes to climate adaptation. Increased greenery provides shade and cooling, while smart water storage solutions help manage heavy rainfall and periods of drought.
We’re proud to contribute to this future-proof transformation of the Europaweg into a lively, climate-resilient urban street for Haarlem.
The Europaweg ‘Europaea Arboretum’ is designed by Marnix and Robert-Jan at Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners, in close collaboration with Antea Group, commissioned by the Municipality of Haarlem.
Client: Municipality of Haarlem
Design team: Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners, Antea Group
Visuals: Plomp
Contractors: Dura Vermeer Divisie Infra, Van Doorn Geldermalsen, Ebben Nurseries
The design creates generous green zones that make room for trees, plants, wildlife and people by reducing space for cars. A diverse and carefully selected range of climate-resilient, disease-resistant tree species will be introduced, forming a robust and future-proof green structure. By bringing together species from across Europe, the Europaweg will grow into a rich, linear arboretum, the 'Europaea Arboretum' that strengthens biodiversity while giving the street a distinct and recognizable identity.
Beneath the tree canopy, thousands of shrubs and flowering perennials will create a dynamic and colourful habitat for insects, birds and small mammals. The Europaweg will also become an important ecological corridor, supporting biodiversity while strengthening Haarlem’s wider green network.
At the same time, the new street profile contributes to climate adaptation. Increased greenery provides shade and cooling, while smart water storage solutions help manage heavy rainfall and periods of drought.
We’re proud to contribute to this future-proof transformation of the Europaweg into a lively, climate-resilient urban street for Haarlem.
The Europaweg ‘Europaea Arboretum’ is designed by Marnix and Robert-Jan at Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners, in close collaboration with Antea Group, commissioned by the Municipality of Haarlem.
Client: Municipality of Haarlem
Design team: Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners, Antea Group
Visuals: Plomp
Contractors: Dura Vermeer Divisie Infra, Van Doorn Geldermalsen, Ebben Nurseries