The Municipality of West Maas en Waal Two Pilot Locations for JOPs

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The executive board mayors and aldermen of the municipality West Maas en Waal decided to designate two pilot locations for youth meeting places (JOPs). These locations are the grassy area near De Peel in Beneden-Leeuwen the small soccer field near the Donjon in Dreumel. This decision was made following discussions and meetings with both young people and residents living near the locations.

Preliminary phase

In January, the executive board decided executive board implement two JOPs. A project group then worked with young people to determine locations and designs. This led to the selection of two preferred locations in May. Afterward, two meetings were organized—one for young people and one for local residents. During these meetings, the preliminary locations and designs were presented. Young people were also encouraged to think about rules of conduct.

JOP Pilot Sites

The executive board recently executive board to designate two pilot locations. Temporary permit applications will be submitted for these locations. Residents living near the pilot locations have been informed by letter about the decision and the follow-up process in which they will be involved. The municipality has opted for a one-year pilot period to evaluate how the JOPs function throughout all seasons. This pilot will be further organized and designed in collaboration with young people and local residents so that the impact of the JOPs can be thoroughly assessed.

Alderman Reuvers: “We are pleased to designate the two pilot locations for JOPs. This decision was made after careful consideration and consultation with young people and local residents. It marks an important step in our efforts to provide young people with a safe and accessible space. It also fulfills the coalition agreement’s goal of better and more actively involving young people in society.”

“The one-year pilot period will allow us to thoroughly evaluate the JOPs. We look forward to working together and to the positive impact these community spaces will have.”

More information about the"Space for Youth" project and the JOPs