Paul Krugerlaan entrepreneurs unite to revitalize The Hague shopping street
Local businesses in Paul Krugerlaan, The Hague, have joined forces to enhance their shopping street, aiming to boost safety, cleanliness, and appeal. Residents and shoppers can expect events, greenery, and improved security by 2030.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Paul Krugerlaan, The Hague, Zuid-Holland |
| Initiative | Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) |
| Number of BIZs in Hague | 30 |
| Duration | 2026–2030 |
| Goals | Events, festive lighting, greenery, cleaning, enhanced security |
| Funding | Entrepreneurs pay BIZ contribution; funds returned as annual subsidy |
The municipality of The Hague supports Business Improvement Zones (BIZs) by facilitating their establishment and redistributing contributions as subsidies. This initiative empowers local entrepreneurs to collaboratively enhance their commercial areas.
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Businesses on Paul Krugerlaan improve their shopping street
Entrepreneurs from Paul Krugerlaan have established a Business Improvement Zone (BIZ). In a BIZ, businesses collaborate. They operate in the same shopping area or industrial estate. They make the area more attractive, safer, more livable, and appealing. BIZ Paul Krugerlaan is The Hague’s 30th BIZ.
The entrepreneurs of Paul Krugerlaan feel responsible for the street. Between 2026 and 2030, they aim to transform it into a stronger shopping district.
A major boost for the street
‘This is truly very positive for the entire street,’ says Ali Akpinar of Basis E-markt at Paul Krugerplein. ‘So many entrepreneurs voted in favor. That says it all. We want to move forward together. This gives us confidence. In the coming years, we will really work on making Paul Krugerlaan a safe and thriving street.’
What a BIZ can achieve
- organizing events
- installing festive lighting
- adding more greenery to the neighborhood
- increasing cleaning efforts
- enhancing security
BIZs in The Hague
The municipality assists in establishing BIZs. Entrepreneurs and property owners in a BIZ area draft a five-year plan. They also pay a BIZ contribution to the municipality. This money is returned to the association annually as a subsidy. The Hague now has 30 Business Improvement Zones.
More information
Read more about Business Improvement Zones (BIZ) in The Hague.
See also: Haags retailpunt website