Haarlemmermeer is a municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. It's known for its unique location as it was once a large lake that was drained to create new land.
Think of Haarlemmermeer like turning an old, unused attic into a beautiful and functional living space. The area was once water-filled but has been transformed into productive land.
Polder: A piece of low-lying land reclaimed from the sea or a river and protected by dikes, especially in the Netherlands.
Land Reclamation: The process of creating new land from oceans, riverbeds, or lake beds.
Urban Planning: A technical and political process concerned with the development and design of land use and built environment including air, water, and infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas.
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