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Willemstad in words: 17 Papiamentu proverbs and their urban context

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.

Willemstad's Complex Pasts and Diverse Futures

Willemstad, Curaçao’s vibrant capital city is set to celebrate its 25-year inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2022.

Design Thinking for a better Curaçao

How can consciously designing encourage long-term planning in order to help us create a better built environment?

Gentrification in Willemstad: a blessing or a curse?

We will explain what gentrification is, which signs of its process we see in Curaçao, the positive and negative effects, and how to manage.

Temporary self-built stands for carnival

Shade, sounds and self-built stands: the impact of temporary use along Curaçao's carnival route

Self-built stands as a temporary use along Curaçao's carnival route.

Workshop: ‘Re-imagining public spaces and place-making through collaging’

Results from the workshop held during Skol Urbano as part of Kaya Kaya in August, 2024

Why we need nature-inclusive urban development in Curaçao

Curaçao's rural areas are becoming less and less rural, while greenery and water in urban areas are becoming more and more limited.

Our stories show the real-life impact that the spaces, places and buildings of Willemstad have on our quality of life. By sharing these stories we want to inspire and create an attractive urban environment for all in Willemstad.

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