Houten transforms vacant offices into 175 new homes, including social housing
Houten is turning two office locations into residential areas, creating around 175 new homes. This move addresses housing shortages, with 30% of the homes at Standerdmolen 10 and most at Hofspoor 1 designated as social housing, directly impacting local residents in need of affordable living spaces.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Locations | Standerdmolen 10 and Hofspoor 1 (De Koppeling), Houten |
| Total Homes Planned | ~175 |
| Social Housing | 30% at Standerdmolen 10 ( |
| Affordable Homes | Significant portion of new developments |
| Initiators | Clave Vastgoed, Citisense, Woonin |
| Next Steps | Plan development, public participation moments |
| Municipal Vision Adopted | May 27, 2025 |
| Agreements Signed | March 16, 2026 |
The Municipality of Houten is responsible for urban development and housing policy within its jurisdiction. By repurposing vacant office buildings into residential areas, the municipality aims to address housing shortages and align with broader regional goals for sustainable and inclusive urban growth.
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Signing of agreements for Standerdmolen 10 and Hofspoor 1
On Monday, March 16, 2026, two new intent agreements for development locations in the CMK area were officially signed.
Sub-plan for the Area Vision Centrum Molenzoom Koppeling
With this signing, the following sub-plans of the CMK area vision, adopted by the municipal council on May 27, 2025, take concrete shape. The core of this vision is the transformation of office locations into residential areas. Both initiators have been involved in the developments in the CMK area and in Houten for some time and are pleased that they can now also start working on plans for a total of approximately 175 homes.
“We appreciated Mr. Dekker’s patience and flexibility. Especially in light of the new policies and working methods we are now adopting.” - Eveline Herben, Alderman
The initiative for Standerdmolen 10 initially involves approximately 75 homes. The existing building will be demolished. The location will feature a large number of new affordable homes, including 30% social housing.
From office building to homes
“For the Hofspoor 1 location, we are very pleased with the new designation of the vacant Rabobank building, which will primarily house social housing.” - Eveline Herben, Alderman
The plan for Hofspoor 1 involves the former Rabobank building at De Koppeling. The property will be fully transformed into social housing by Clave Vastgoed and Citisense, in collaboration with Woonin. The existing underground parking garage will remain. This will also largely fulfill the social housing requirement. Additionally, the site may offer space for approximately 30 homes in a different price segment.
Next steps and participation
With the signing of the intent agreements, the next phase begins: further developing the initiative. The municipality will work closely with the initiators on plan formation, for which various participation moments will be organized. You can stay informed about these via the Houten Bouwt newsletter.