Groningen is growing rapidly. In the coming years, about twenty thousand residents will move here, and that calls for smart choices about space, housing, work, and social interaction. At the same time, the city faces significant challenges: vacant properties in the city center, neighborhoods that are still too car-oriented, places that do not adequately absorb heat, and streets that are insufficiently accessible for people with disabilities. Student & Stad aims for a sustainable Groningen that provides space for new homes, strong facilities, and vibrant meeting places, without losing the quality of the city. This means investing in the city center, strengthening villages, and designing public spaces so that everyone can move freely. Groningen needs to be a city that thinks ahead and dares to make choices.
Groningen is growing rapidly. In the coming years, about twenty thousand residents will move here, and that calls for smart choices about space, housing, work, and social interaction. At the same time, the city faces significant challenges: vacant properties in the city center, neighborhoods that are still too car-oriented, places that do not adequately absorb heat, and streets that are insufficiently accessible for people with disabilities. Student & Stad aims for a sustainable Groningen that provides space for new homes, strong facilities, and vibrant meeting places, without losing the quality of the city. This means investing in the city center, strengthening villages, and designing public spaces so that everyone can move freely. Groningen needs to be a city that thinks ahead and dares to make choices.
SPATIAL PLANNING
We invest in the city center by upgrading unsafe alleys and addressing long-term vacancy with a vacancy regulation. Vacant buildings are used temporarily for (night) culture where possible.
We create more spaces for recreation, relaxation, and connection, with good facilities such as public restrooms and sunshade poles. For more, see our chapter on 'Space to Relax'↗.
We prepare Groningen for climate change by adding more greenery, shade, and cooling spots. For more, see our chapter on 'Nature and Environment'↗.
We reclaim public space where possible, for example by reducing the dominant position of the car.
We strengthen villages with meeting places such as playgrounds, community centers, and sports areas, and ensure good public transport and cycling connections to the City.
We accelerate large area developments such as Meerstad and Zernike, creating space for new housing, business activities, and facilities.
We use the public development company for projects that the market does not take on, such as temporary social housing and cultural incubators.
We improve the accessibility of the city center and incorporate accessibility as a standard in new areas, buildings, and events.
We invest in the city center by upgrading unsafe alleys and addressing long-term vacancy with a vacancy regulation. Vacant buildings are used temporarily for (night) culture where possible.
We create more spaces for recreation, relaxation, and connection, with good facilities such as public restrooms and sunshade poles. For more, see our chapter on 'Space to Relax'↗.
We prepare Groningen for climate change by adding more greenery, shade, and cooling spots. For more, see our chapter on 'Nature and Environment'↗.
We reclaim public space where possible, for example by reducing the dominant position of the car.
We strengthen villages with meeting places such as playgrounds, community centers, and sports areas, and ensure good public transport and cycling connections to the City.
We accelerate large area developments such as Meerstad and Zernike, creating space for new housing, business activities, and facilities.
We use the public development company for projects that the market does not take on, such as temporary social housing and cultural incubators.
We improve the accessibility of the city center and incorporate accessibility as a standard in new areas, buildings, and events.