Veenendaal, Municipality in Utrecht Province, Netherlands.
Veenendaal is a town in Utrecht Province that spreads across several square kilometers with green spaces around its edges. Two covered shopping centers define the downtown, which features car-free zones and around 300 shops for daily shopping needs.
The town began in the 16th century as a peat extraction settlement in moorland. After a major flood in the mid-19th century, it shifted toward wool and cigar manufacturing as its main industries.
The pedestrian shopping center forms the heart of daily life, where residents and visitors move between shops and meet in open squares. This area reflects how the community uses and gathers in its downtown space.
The town is easily reached by train from Veenendaal De Klomp station, with regular services to nearby cities. The car-free downtown makes walking and shopping straightforward for anyone arriving by train or bus.
A green belt called Groene Grens intentionally surrounds the town and remains undeveloped as natural pasture. This deliberate open space provides habitat for birds and wildlife while creating a natural boundary between the town and surrounding countryside.
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