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23/07/2026

The temporary closure of Nieuwestraat in Pietermaai to car traffic has recently become a topic of discussion.

In recent decades, Nieuwestraat has transformed from a neglected place plagued with vacancy to one of the liveliest streets in the city center. This growth, however, is increasingly causing friction between visitors sitting outside or walking through the area on busy nights and cars driving by within an uncomfortably close distance to the visitors.

The new proposal is simple: temporarily close Nieuwestraat for motorized traffic in the evenings, from Thursday until Sunday.

Continue reading about our perspective here:

In recent decades, Nieuwestraat has transformed from a neglected place plagued with vacancy to one of the liveliest streets in the city center. This growth, however, is increasingly causing friction between visitors sitting outside or walking through the area on busy nights and cars driving by withi...

16/04/2026

With the Curacao International Film Festival🎬 starting this week, we want to take a moment to share some documentaries that inspire new ways of looking at urban life, public spaces, and architecture in Willemstad and abroad.

3 documentaries to watch:

Faces of a City: A documentary about historic Willemstad, exploring the layers, people, and urban developments that shape the city’s character.

Kombiná: A film on contemporary Dutch Caribbean architecture through the eyes of architect Lyongo Juliana.

The Convenient Truth: Brazil (Curitiba): An inspiring story of how the city of Curitiba became a global example of people-centered urban planning through practical and visionary ideas.

22/02/2026

Many Papiamentu proverbs draw directly from everyday city life, turning familiar scenes into quick, usable insights.
In celebration of International Mother Language Day on February 21, we share 17 proverbs in Papiamentu that are shaped by the urban environment of Willemstad.

Read the full article on our website:
https://www.krea-urbanista.com/post/willemstad-in-words-17-papiamentu-proverbs-and-their-urban-context