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Amsterdam's greenery remains stable, more greenery in neighborhoods

Amsterdam's greenery remains stable, more greenery in neighborhoods

Amsterdam's greenery remains stable overall, with an increase in green spaces reported within specific neighborhoods. The city is highlighting its greenest districts and most popular parks through newly shared data and facts.

Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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