De Gezonde Stad is a civic foundation based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, that works to make the city more sustainable and healthier. The organisation describes itself as an independent stichting and says it was created to bring residents, local pioneers and other organisations together around practical action in the city. Its work combines project delivery, public events and support for local initiatives.
The methodology is hands-on and local. De Gezonde Stad develops and runs projects with Amsterdammers, while also partnering with companies, municipal bodies and other organisations. Its current work spans several themes, including food, green space and water, circularity, and climate resilience. The foundation also produces the annual De Gezonde Stad Monitor, which tracks Amsterdam’s progress on sustainable development across six themes. According to the project’s own figures, more than 20,000 Amsterdam residents already participate via its social media channels and newsletter.
Among its best-known activities are Bomen voor Amsterdam, through which thousands of young trees are distributed to residents each year, and initiatives linked to urban gardening and local food. The project framing is pragmatic: more urban green should lower heat, improve biodiversity and make the city more liveable, while local food and waste-reduction efforts aim to shorten supply chains and reduce pressure on the environment.
Recent updates on the website show the organisation remains active in 2026, including tree-distribution events and public workshops. The foundation is partly funded by the City of Amsterdam and the Nationale Postcode Loterij, and also works with private partners. Its registered business details show it has been operating for decades, with Chamber of Commerce number 41207897.