Metropoolregio Amsterdam
Matthew Eelman, MA, serves as the Strategic Project Manager for the NOVEX/MRA Project at Metropoolregio Amsterdam, overseeing urbanization initiatives within the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. In addition, Matthew works as a Strategic Regional City Planner for Gemeente Haarlem, focusing on sustainable development and community-centric planning. As a Crisis Liaison Officer for Veiligheidsregio Amsterdam-Amstelland, responsibilities include facilitating communication during crises and advising local authorities. Matthew also has extensive experience in city planning from previous roles with the City of Amsterdam, where key projects involved enhancing urban spaces and supporting community engagement. As the owner of PublicSpeakers, Matthew provides expertise in organizing business meetings and events. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Metropoolregio Amsterdam
Binnen de Metropoolregio Amsterdam (MRA) werken de MRA-deelnemers - 2 provincies, 30 gemeenten en de Vervoerregio Amsterdam - vanuit een gedeelde visie aan een krachtige, innovatieve economie, snellere verbindingen en voldoende en aantrekkelijke ruimte voor wonen, werken en recreëren. Zij worden ondersteund door de MRA Directie, die onder meer de nauwe samenwerking faciliteert van de platforms Economie, Ruimte en Mobiliteit.