Sustainable City Lab
Are you a student, resident, civil servant or researcher? Would you like to contribute ideas and work together for a more sustainable The Hague? Then read on.
Why does Buurtlab 070 exist?
At Buurtlab 070, we believe that connection is built by doing things together. That often starts in your own neighborhood. With four location (and a fifth one on the way), and a quarter of its students in The Hague, Leiden University is now a true resident of the city.
Buurtlab 070 aims to bridge the gap between university students and staff, and residents and organizations in The Hague. We focus on sustainability and we believe we have a lot to offer one another. Students can apply their academic knowledge and coursework in the city. Residents can bring their questions and ideas for improving their neighborhoods to the university's knowledge and expertise.
Together, we search for answers and solutions
When students, residents, and researchers join forces, beautiful things can happen. Think of collaborative research or tackling issues together around questions like:
- How can we bring more nature back into the neighborhood?
- What can we do about litter?
- How can we make the switch to sustainable energy sources?
Are you a resident or organization in The Hague with such a question? Or are you a student who wants to get involved in local neighborhoods?
Email us at: buurtlab070@leidenuniv.nl
What have we done so far?
Our projects have shown that this collaboration works. Through Buurtlab 070, students have already worked with and for local residents and organizations in The Hague to:
- Design and play a game to demonstrate the impact of energy policy.
- Map out affordable and sustainable shopping options.
- Develop a tool to make energy-saving measures more tangible.
- Organize a theme night on “Sustainable Food in The Hague.”
Sounds like something for you?
Want to explore possibilities or pitch an idea? Or do you know someone who might be interested? Let us know.
We’d love to start a conversation and explore what’s possible together.
Contact us at: buurtlab070@leidenuniv.nl