The Hague will get a new cultural centre for music, dance, events and gatherings called the Spuiforum. The new building will be constructed on the Spuiplein where the Dr Anton Philipszaal and Lucent Danstheater now stand. Both buildings are in urgent need of a makeover. The Nederlands Dans Theater, Residentie Orkest and Royal Conservatoire will all make their home in the new Spuiforum . Professionals, upcoming talent and amateurs will work side by side and together under one roof. The Hague Municipal Council will take a definite vote on the plans in November 2012. Thereafter the architectural design will be finalised. Residents of The Hague are invited to voice their opinion on the building’s design. The plans for the Spuiforum are significant in that The Hague Municipal Executive has decided to make a large-scale investment in the city. The construction and realisation of the building is budgeted at € 181 million, which is € 80 million less than in the original plan. The municipality will finance 75% of the total construction costs.