Our approach
LINES believes in a street-level, bottom-up approach.
We support municipalities by starting at the source: the scene itself. What’s happening among key drivers, organizers, and participants? What do they need to take the next step? And how can we structure that sustainably—to strengthen participation in sports and culture, and to create a living environment where everyone can take part?
Together with the scene and the municipality, we map out where opportunities for improvement lie. This way, we translate bottom-up insights into policies for sports, culture, social welfare, and youth.
(urban) Programs
Advise and research
City Scan
Insights into the street sports and -culture
Curious about the state of street sports and culture in your municipality?
The City Scan provides municipalities with a clear picture of their local street sports and culture scene through a baseline measurement. Starting from the bottom up, we engage directly with the community: who are the driving forces, what is happening on the ground, and what needs exist?
To structure these insights, we use the BVO-model (Hoyng & Eck, 2019), which examines three key pillars: Facilities (hardware), course offerings (software), and policy (orgware).
Curious about our City Scan
Need additional insights?
Explore the tools below for a deeper look into the scene, hardware (facilities), software (lessons and activities), or orgware (policy) in your municipality.
These products can be used to complement a City Scan or as standalone services.
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The needs of The Culture scene
What are their needs?
Streetsport and -culture from the view of the scene
Investeren in straatsport en –cultuur vraagt om inzicht. Is een skatepark wel de juiste keuze? Of is er juist meer vraag naar freerunning of een pumptrack? En hebben jongeren hier eigenlijk behoefte aan?
Met de behoefteanalyse straatsport en –cultuur halen we die inzichten op, rechtstreeks bij de jongeren.
Hardware (facilities)
City Map
Facilities, amenities and infrastructure
A solid infrastructure for street sports and culture lays the foundation for creative development, diverse programming, and increased participation in (urban) sports and culture. With the City Map, we provide a clear overview of all relevant facilities. In addition, each facility is assessed using the USI model (Renard & Cuypers, 2023), which analyses every location based on four key criteria: - Functionality - Appeal - Safety - Accessibility This results in a complete picture of the quality and potential of existing spaces. It supports policymakers in making strategic investments, making adjustments, or developing new plans. Curious about the status of the facilities in your municipality, and where improvements can be made?
Participatory session
Strong facilities aren't built behind a desk; they’re created together with the people who use them. At LINES, we believe in a bottom-up approach, especially when it comes to developing new spaces for street culture and (urban) sports. We support municipalities in co-creation processes that go beyond “hearing voices.” We safeguard the process with one clear goal: to ensure young people, local pioneers, residents, and other stakeholders are genuinely involved, from idea to execution. LINES offers support with: - Engaging and involving target groups and key stakeholders - Creative and safe co-creation sessions (workshops, open studios, site explorations) - Concrete input directly applicable to design and policy Always with the aim to build support, foster ownership, and create spaces that truly come alive. Build a space that truly works.
Concept development
From vision to plan
A skate hall, creative hub, street sports park, hip-hop center, or cultural incubator for young people. Great ideas deserve a solid plan as their foundation. LINES supports municipalities, community organisations, and local initiators in developing well-thought-out concepts for new facilities. Drawing on our in-depth knowledge of the scene, the community, and policy structures, we transform raw ideas into clear, compelling plans that inspire and persuade. We deliver: - A tailored concept or business plan - Integration within the local context: policy, target group, partners, and potential - Inspiration from successful (inter)national examples - Clear objectives, budgeting, and long-term growth perspective Whether it’s a brand-new creative centre or the transformation of an existing site, we make sure the story is strong and ready to land.
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Software
Software analysis
Insight into offerings and policy alignment
What’s currently being offered in the field of street sports and culture? How sustainable is this programming? And how does it relate to traditional sports and cultural structures in your municipality? With the Software Analysis, we map out the current offerings and organizational forms of these disciplines. We examine how activities have emerged, who organizes them, how they are supported, and what might still be missing. This analysis is directly linked to existing municipal policy: - Does current policy reflect what’s happening in the scene? - Are street sports and culture sufficiently recognized and supported? - What policy adjustments could lead to greater sustainability, inclusion, and participation? This assessment helps municipalities better guide development, seize opportunities, and make their policies more inclusive, based on what already exists and what’s still needed. Curious to know how well the offerings align with the world young people live in?
Support & training
For (urban) sports and culture coaches
Strong facilities, community-building, and impactful programming all depend on the people behind them. That’s why LINES supports municipalities, community centers, and social organizations in training and guiding policymakers, neighborhood coaches, and cultural facilitators. Both those already active and those looking to become active, in the fields of street sport and street culture. We offer tailored training programs in which coaches: - Develop a deep understanding of the dynamics within street culture and street sports - Learn to bridge the gap between young people, local initiatives, and policy - Gain practical tools to foster talent development, community-building, and participation - Receive guidance on positioning, structure, and collaboration strategies These programs ensure that coaches contribute not only operationally, but also strategically, to a vibrant and inclusive local community. Invest in the people who make a difference.
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Orgware
Exploratory sessions
The first step into the world of (urban) street sports and culture
Curious about the scene, but not sure where to start? LINES offers tailored exploration sessions for municipalities, policymakers, and organisations that want to understand what’s happening on the streets and how public institutions can effectively connect with it. With our broad network and a knowledge base full of best practices and use cases from both the Netherlands and abroad, we offer an inspiring and informative first step. Think of: - Inspiration sessions featuring examples of successful approaches - Site visits to key locations in your city or others - Brainstorm sessions and networking conversations with local communities - Lectures and workshops on trends, structures, and impact We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to bridging the gap between municipalities and the world of young people, urban sports and creatives. Helping to improve quality of life for everyone. Immerse yourself in the streetsports and -culture scene.
Vision development
From individual initiatives to a clear vision of the future
Street sports and culture deserve more than occasional attention. They require a clear vision, one that offers direction, fosters connection, and is sustainably anchored in both policy and practice. LINES supports municipalities in developing a shared vision that: - Is grounded in input from the scene, young people, and local stakeholders - Aligns with broader policy domains such as youth, welfare, safety, and culture - Formally recognises and positions street sports and culture as structural elements - Defines clear goals, values, and action lines for both the short and long term We guide the entire process from exploration and community participation to the final vision document. The result is a cohesive, future-proof compass that steers policy, investment, and collaboration. Time for more clarity and direction?
Policy support
From ideas to implementable policies
Good ideas and initiatives deserve a strong policy foundation. LINES supports municipalities and partners in developing, refining, and implementing policy related to street sports and culture. We provide tailored support, including: - Policy advice grounded in research, real-world practice, and input from the scene - Translating visions and participatory outcomes into concrete policies - Reviewing existing policy: does it align with the lived reality of young people and local practice? - Drafting policy briefs, implementation plans, or funding proposals - Supporting internal collaboration and policy integration across domains (youth, welfare, sports, culture) With deep knowledge of both the field and policymaking processes, we help turn ideas into solid, widely supported, and actionable plans. Looking for a policy that resonates and delivers?
