Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco

The streets of this new district in the Netherlands will be home to kids, pedestrians and bikes: no cars allowed. World Economic Forum reports on the soon-to-be developed district in Utrecht that prioritizes people and sustainability over cars. Merwede will be almost completely car free. Walls and courtyards will be covered by greenery and rooftops will feature solar panels. As there's only room for parking for 1 out of 3 households, the 12.000 residents will share a fleet of cars that are parked on the outskirts. Nearby public transportation connects them to all parts of the Netherlands. Multiple stakeholders were involved in the design, including BURA urbanism, Gemeente Utrecht and 10 owners. Read more at WEF: https://lnkd.in/gkcUU6H Video: WEF

🏆 The Netherlands wraps up the Paris 2024 Olympics with an impressive 34 medals! As we celebrated the Closing Ceremony last night, we proudly reflect on our nation’s remarkable journey:   🔴 A 6th place finish, with 15 gold, 7 silver, and 12 bronze medals, highlighting the incredible performances of our athletes. ⚪ Record-breaking success, with more gold medals than ever before in our Olympic history. 🔵 TeamNL House, a pioneering space for fans and athletes, became a beacon of Dutch pride and set a trend for others to follow.   A big shoutout to the Embassy of the Netherlands in France for all their hard work in the City of Love! Now, as the Olympic flame passes to Los Angeles for the #LA2028 Games, we join forces with NBSO Los Angeles and LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games, looking forward with excitement and ambition to contributing to the next chapter of Olympic history on the West Coast in 2028! 🌎

♻ Calling all sustainable construction enthusiasts! Don’t miss this strategic opportunity to be part of an awesome Californian (and beyond) delegation of talents and experts: join the Circular Economy visitors program organized by Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco, NBSO Los Angeles, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). 💡 During this mission, you will meet with pioneers, entrepreneurs, experts and policymakers. Visit remarkable projects and contribute to further accelerating the circular economy in the built environment. 📍 Location: Amsterdam & Rotterdam, the Netherlands 🕗 Date: October 7 – 10, 2024 🌟 Event: Circular Economy visitors program 👩🏫 Target Audience: U.S. based developers, designers, urban planners, construction engineers and senior experts (e.g. researchers, policy makers and elected officials) 📈 Focus Areas: circularity in the built environment, regenerative design, reuse of building materials, design for disassembly, decarbonization, circular financing and community building 🚨 Deadline: August 20, 2024   🔥 For questions and registration please contact Jan T. ([email protected]) or Pim Schimmel ([email protected])!  

🌴 Welcome to Los Angeles! This weekend, we joined forces with the J. Paul Getty Museum and NBSO Los Angeles to host a networking event for the exhibition "On Thin Ice: Dutch Depictions of Extreme Weather." The exhibition explores 17th-century global cooling and how artists of the time highlighted the inherent uncertainty of life. It features works by Hendrick Avercamp and other notable Dutch artists from the 1600s. 🖼 Agnes Koppelman, Deputy Consul General of the Netherlands Consulate in San Francisco, emphasized the relevance of this Dutch heritage for today's challenges: “The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit fostered in the Netherlands during the 17th century continues to drive our efforts to address global climate change”, she said. 🔁 Dutch water management techniques, from historical methods to modern innovations, still influence our cities and landscapes, including those in California! 👏 A special thanks to the J. Paul Getty Museum and John Giurini for hosting, to panelists Alec Aldrich, Sarah Mallory, Isabella Lores-Chavez, PhD and to Getty curator Stephanie Schrader for putting together a fascinating exhibition. The exhibition runs from May 28 to September 1, 2024. Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/d73E8hyV

“Veel succes aan alle Olympiërs van #TeamNL in #Paris2024! Jullie harde werk, toewijding en passie hebben jullie hier gebracht. Geniet met volle teugen en maak Nederland trots. Wij kijken uit naar spannende wedstrijden en bijzondere sportprestaties in Parijs.” – Koning Willem-Alexander en Koningin Máxima. De Koning, Koningin Máxima, de Prinses van Oranje, Prinses Alexia en de minister-president zijn in Parijs bij de openingsceremonie van de Olympische Spelen. Het Koninklijk Paar en hun twee dochters zijn nog tot en met 30 juli bij de Olympische Spelen. Koning Willem-Alexander is erelid van het Internationaal Olympisch Comité. Meer informatie: https://lnkd.in/eSXNYgfy TeamNL / NOC*NSF Foto’s: ANP & AP

📢 We’re visiting the Pacific Northwest with two Pop-Up Consulates: Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Conveniently renew your passport close to home!   Pop-Up Consulate Portland, OR: September 9 and 10 Pop-Up Consulate Seattle, WA: September 12 and 13    Pop-Up Consulates not only save hundreds of Dutch citizens valuable time and money by eliminating the need to travel to San Francisco but also contribute to a greener environment by reducing air travel.  ➡ You can find details, dates and appointment information here: https://lnkd.in/gbbk3fpK

🚲 Two wheels, one love! We hosted a workshop on the latest of Dutch cycling culture, attended by representatives from local, regional, and state transit agencies, as well as advocates and professors from the Bay Area. Some key takeaways: ✅ To design for cyclists one needs to consider the mental load of individuals cycling through a city. The easier it is for cyclists to navigate through a city, the more pleasant and popular the experience will become, which is why we need to focus on unburdening and streamlining the experience of urban cyclists. ✅ Cycling paths transcending municipal borders in order to create a seamless regional network are essential to improving existing infrastructure in the Bay Area. The day was concluded with a panel discussion on urban sustainable mobility, bringing together experts, engineers, cycling professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of cycling in cities like San Francisco! Panel members talked about the emancipatory power of the bicycle and the political courage required to improve cycling infrastructure. 🔎 “While San Francisco and the broader Bay Area are great places to cycle, their infrastructure and transportation policies are not yet where they need to be to help more people shift to safe cycling.” summarized Luke Bornheimer. 🗣 The Netherlands is committed to an international future of smart and green mobility. We would love to continue the conversation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have suggestions for collaboration focused on further building sustainable transportation.

🍊 🌈 Pride month may be over, but the work of championing LGBTIQ+ rights around the world continues year round. As a joint European community we participated in the San Francisco Pride parade to champion LGBTIQ+ rights, love and equality. 🤝 🇪🇺 Nearly 200 individuals from all local European delegations came far from their homelands to celebrate pride together. This truly embodies the essence of community! Continuing this spirit, we welcomed our friends from Switzerland, the UK and Australia into our group. Did you know? The Netherlands was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in the world, and we take pride in representing that in one of the most vibrant LGBTIQ+ cities in the world. 👏 Special thanks for everyone who joined: together we celebrate diversity and love!

Do you want to contribute to strengthening the economic ties between the Netherlands and the US? The Economic Affairs department is seeking a temporary Sr. Economic Policy officer for the team in San Francisco. In this position, you are helping Dutch companies to grow their business in the US West Coast. If you are result-oriented, curious and open-minded, the Consulate is looking for you! More information: https://lnkd.in/dqS9tjUc