Residents invited to shape the future of 't Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg neighborhood
Residents of 't Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg can now have their say on the neighborhood's future. The draft vision, covering care, safety, and housing, is open for public consultation until 28 April 2026, with final adoption planned for July.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | 't Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg |
| Public Consultation Period | 18 March 2026 – 28 April 2026 |
| Focus Areas | Care, wellbeing, community life, safety, amenities, housing |
| Short-term Actions | Neighborhood plan with concrete actions for the next 1-3 years |
| Final Adoption | Planned for July 2026 |
| Feedback Submission | Middelburg Ontmoet |
The municipality of Middelburg is responsible for urban planning and community development, ensuring that neighborhood visions align with broader city goals. This public consultation is part of their participatory approach to involve residents in shaping local policies and infrastructure.
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Concept neighbourhood vision ’t Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg up for public consultation
Over the past few months, we have spoken to many residents and professionals from ’t Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg about what is happening in the neighbourhood and its future. We have gathered a great deal of input and met many engaged individuals. In various working groups, concrete actions have been identified, and in some cases, residents have already started working together. The actions that can be implemented in the short term (1–3 years) will be included in the neighbourhood plan.
The solutions aimed at the longer term are outlined in the neighbourhood vision, which is now in draft form. The municipal executive has agreed to make the draft neighbourhood vision for ’t Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg available for public inspection for six weeks, starting on Wednesday, 18 March and ending on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. Residents and other stakeholders can submit their views. Depending on the feedback, the vision will be adjusted accordingly.
In July 2026, we will ask the municipal council to adopt the final neighbourhood vision. The vision sets out the course for the coming years, covering areas such as care and wellbeing, community life, safety, amenities, and housing. Alongside the neighbourhood vision, we are also working with residents on a neighbourhood plan, which will include concrete actions for the next three years that we will tackle together.
You can find the draft neighbourhood vision and its appendices at: Have your say on the future of ’t Zand-Stromenwijk-Rittenburg. Here, you can also read how to submit your views.