Jo Coenen gets to work for Hoensbroek-Centrum

Role in Hoensbroek-Center

Jo Coenen will act as advisor-supervisor in the development of Hoensbroek-Centrum. He will advise on the development of the four sub-areas and ensure that this is incorporated into a vision for the future functioning of Hoensbroek's historic lifeline. From Hoensbroek Castle, through the center area, to the former Emma state mine.

Alderman Marco Peters Restructuring) is proud of Jo Coenen's appointment: "With Jo Coenen's expertise and local connections, we are taking a big step toward making the city center the true heart of Hoensbroek again. With his international experience and knowledge of Hoensbroek's identity, he is the ideal person to guide this development." Jo Coenen adds: "In addition to the restructuring of Heerlen-Centrum, Hoensbroek-Centrum deserves the same qualitative boost."

About Jo Coenen

Jo Coenen was born and raised in Hoensbroek. He is one of the Netherlands' leading architects and urban planners. He grew up in Hoensbroek and obtained his architecture degree from Eindhoven University of Technology. Since 1979, he has run his own firm, now based in Maastricht, Amsterdam, and various European cities. His designs include the Public Library in Heerlen, the Netherlands Architecture Institute in Rotterdam, and the Vestedatoren in Eindhoven. He was also responsible for urban developments such as the Céramique site in Maastricht and the KNSM Island in Amsterdam. From 2000 to 2004, he was Chief Government Architect.

Jo received several awards, the last one in 2025. He was awarded the Medal of Honor of the Province of Limburg in recognition of his exceptional services to the field of architecture and urban planning, both in Limburg and far beyond.