That is why a number of residents submitted objections to the construction of future homes in the neighborhood. That construction is therefore standing still for the time being. It concerns nearly 300 homes in total, says director Fred Langeslag of the developer of the area.
Thirteen in dozen new -build district
But what can you expect from a neighborhood under construction? Urban planner Henri de Groot is not shocked by what he finds. “My first impression is excellent, beautiful houses and I see the development of first facilities. This is what I call, and I say that with respect, a typical thirteen in dozen new -build neighborhood in development,” he says, already pointing to the playground and The football field.
According to him, it is best to take a while before a new neighborhood has luxury facilities, such as challenging playgrounds. Yet he is worried about the basic provision in the neighborhood. For example, the emergency basic school, which had to come within a year, does not yet offer enough space and the emergency building of the daycare is not in use. According to the residents, this is due to a lack of staff.
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