In this episode of Good Place, we sit down on a blue bench with Jakob Hurrle, the councillor for Prague 7.

In a city of 57 different districts, we explore how care, community, and inclusion can be built into everyday urban life.

From social policy and accessible services to integration, housing, and public space, Jakob shares how local government can actively strengthen belonging — and why neighbourhood-level action matters more than ever in growing cities.

#goodplace #socialservices #prague

This time, I shared a bench with Laura and Tetyana, both colleagues at Volunteer The Hague. It was supposed to be the final episode of 2025, but we're making it the first of 2026 :)

Listen to these passionate souls for helping others feel at home in the city of The Hague through volunteering.

Both moved here from abroad, so they know what it takes to connect with new people and to start all over. Thank you Laura and Tetyana, it's been wonderful, we should all volunteer and contribute to our city.

Are you interested in volunteering? Get involved!https://www.volunteerthehague.nl/

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We connected some months ago, when Bianca asked me: can I send you my book?

Although I didn't know what it was about, I was amazed when I received the copy. it covered the topics that we care about on this channel: belonging, identity, and connection.

It was my absolute pleasure to invite Bianca for a conversation on a bench, to discuss her book and share the topics we care about so much.

What is home to you? Check out the book & initiative:

https://www.homeunbound.org/

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I sit down with Darice on a public bench at Lange Voorhout in The Hague. Quite an out-of-the-ordinary conversation, this time with an extra microphone and a screen, because she's late-deaf.

In this open-hearted conversation, Darice shares how she lost her hearing later in life, the challenges she has overcome, and how to find connection in a city like The Hague. For me, so many new perspectives that I'm thankful for. Dankjewel Darice!

She moved from Seattle to Barcelona because of the bohemian vibe and the sense of freedom. But after 20 years, Anna Oje is at a stage in her life where she is asking herself some key questions. Will she stay or follow the pulse of life?Enjoy this insightful conversation on a (half) bench at this amazing Superilla square in the center of #barcelona, full of beautiful personal anecdotes.

Want to connect with Anna?https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaoje/

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For the Placemaking Week Europe festival, we traveled to Reggio Emilia in Italy and we had the pleasure of speaking to the local tourism board represented by Domenico Martino. Thanks to him, I was able to learn more about the city and why it is a good place.Thanks for your enthusiasm Domenico! More about Reggio Emilia Welcome:https://www.reggioemiliawelcome.it/en

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#goodplace #reggioemilia #goodplace

On a bench in Segbroekpark of The Hague, I sat down together with Charlie.

And I must admit, I'm impressed with this young woman: her perspective on life, and her bold decisions to follow her own path, a life built around feeling and fire.

Enjoy this episode with Charlie and you can follow her work here:https://www.instagram.com/charliesfika/

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From Berlin to The Hague, Tina is a biologist, and her work revolves around: People, Nature, and the World.

As an Outdoor Coach, she has made it her mission to create awareness and help people rediscover their connection with, and bring them outside, in nature.

A beautiful concept and journey she's embarking on.

Follow her here:

https://hipsy.nl/shop/tina-fischbach-life-coaching

https://tinafischbachlifecoaching.com/

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