The old historic centre of Haarlem lies to the west, pressed up against the dunes. On the east side, Haarlem is just as close to Schiphol Airport as it is to the centre of Amsterdam. The combination of the Haarlem’s specific location and its historical roots form the basis for the Spoorzone (Railway Zone) plan that stretches from east to west across the city. The plan is characterized by the introduction of five new connected public spaces, 4 specific urban typologies and 3 key squares. Further more, an increase in the program density on the east side, diverts traffic away from the centre of Haarlem.