Since the 1950s, the city began to grow rapidly. A large new neighbourhood was built on the north side and Alphen became mostly a commuter city. Other urban developments however did create local employment. Since the 1990s, a similar new development was built at the city's south side.
Since the 1950s, the city began to grow rapidly. A large new neighbourhood was built on the north side and ?Alphen became mostly a commuter city. Other urban developments however did create local employment. Since the 1990s, a similar! new development was built at the city's south side.