On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Nuenen City Council approved the Vinkenhofjes zoning plan in its decision-making council meeting. This zoning plan allows for the construction of 137 life-proof social rental apartments at the location where 61 outdated apartments now stand. Those apartments will make way for 94 three-room apartments and 43 two-room apartments.

Now that the City Council has made a decision, another step in the procedure has been taken. Provided no objections are filed with the State Council, the zoning plan will become irrevocable and the current Vinkenhofjes can be demolished this fall. Construction of the new Vinkenhofjes will then begin in early 2025. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2026.

History

Last October, Helpt Elkander presented its plans for the Vinkenhofjes during a walk-in meeting to local residents and other stakeholders. After that, the plans were further developed in cooperation with the municipality and other cooperation partners. Adjustments were made in particular to parking and greenery, but the building heights (ranging from 3 to 5 floors) and the position of the buildings were not changed. There is a beautiful plan in a park-like, green environment.

Read more about the project on Helpt Elkander's website: Vinkenhofjes in Nuenen South.