Renovation of the Rozenstraat neighborhood in Beneden-Leeuwen
In a close-knit neighborhood, people live together. That is why the municipality West Maas en Waal, the Maas & Waal healthcare group, and the De Kernen Housing Foundation signed an agreement on Wednesday, October 16. Together with the residents, they want to breathe new life into the neighborhood around Rozenstraat in Beneden-Leeuwen, so that a diverse group of people can continue to enjoy living here in the future.
Before signing the agreement, representatives from the three organizations took a walk through the Rozenstraat neighborhood. They spoke with residents about their neighborhood, their hopes for its future, and how they can and want to play a role in it. The neighborhood improvements will focus on the redevelopment of the De Hey Acker building, green spaces, community amenities, social interaction, and more. Over the coming months, the stakeholders will work out the initial plans.
We do it together, or we don't do it at all
With that motto in mind, the three organizations and residents are getting to work. Alderman van den Boom of the municipality West Maas en Waal: “We know that many people in our municipality look out for one another and help each other when needed. And as society changes, this will become increasingly important in the future. We want to preserve and support this positive spirit by collaborating with partners such as De Kernen and the Maas & Waal Care Group. Together, we’re not just building homes—we’re building neighborhoods.”
Marinus Kempe, a board member at Woonstichting De Kernen, agrees that this is important. “We build homes for the long term. Thinking today about what will be needed in the future is a major challenge. That’s why we’re eager to tackle it together with our partners and residents. In this way, we’re working to create pleasant neighborhoods with plenty of green space and a welcoming environment.”
“A diverse mix of people is essential for a neighborhood to thrive,” says Saskia Ermers, a director at the Maas & Waal care group. “Looking out for one another, helping each other when possible. That way, even as you get older, there are opportunities to continue living here comfortably. And our support and care are close by. You may not need them yet, but it’s nice to know we’re right here in the neighborhood.”
