The future of the City of Peace and Justice

A look into the crystal ball to see what kinds of developments will be shaping the City of Peace and Justice in the future.

The international character of The Hague offers the city good opportunities for the future. The Hague is working hard on developing an outstanding infrastructure, on creating top-level amenities for those living and working in the city and on providing a stimulating climate for knowledge and research.

‘Global Justice’ knowledge centre

Together with a number of other important partners, including Leiden University and Delft University of Technology, The Hague is developing into a major knowledge centre in the area of global justice. Leiden University’s ‘Campus The Hague’ offers educational programmes in the field of international law. The newly-established The Hague Institute for Global Justice aims to become an independent centre of expertise, dedicated to promoting knowledge of law and justice as the basis of peace, security and social and economic development.

Safe place to live, safe place to work

The Hague is dedicated to the task of providing suitable premises for international organisations and their employees. The fast-growing Europol is moving into a new building in the International Zone near the World Forum, and a permanent home has been found for the International Criminal Court on the edge of the dunes at Scheveningen. Plans are also afoot for basing the International Financial Tribunal in The Hague. The city is currently building new attractive and green residential districts for its sizeable international community, while the number of luxury hotels is on the increase as well.

The security of individuals, organisations and companies requires extra attention in an international city. Together with Leiden University, the TNO scientific research institute and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, the city is devising the ‘Secure Haven’ plan, which is intended to guarantee a safe, attractive and sustainable living environment for the long term.

Excellent access

Getting to The Hague, whether via the main road network, its fast rail connections or by air via the nearby Rotterdam The Hague Airport or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, is now much easier. The newly refurbished Central Station links The Hague with the rest of the Netherlands and Europe, and thanks to the 1.5 kilometre-long Hubertustunnel, the International Zone can easily be reached by car. The city and the surrounding region also have an excellent public transport system.

Attractive appeal

With a revitalised historic centre, attractive new residential districts on the edge of the city and old urban areas that have been renovated, The Hague has gone through a transformation in recent years. The city’s skyline now looks very different and is still evolving. Top-quality modern architecture blends in with the centuries-old history of the city that is both the home and very centre of Dutch democracy.