Zuid-Holland signs landmark deal to future-proof Oranjepolder's horticulture and living spaces
Residents and entrepreneurs in Oranjepolder, a key greenhouse horticulture hub, will shape the area's future as local governments and a cooperative sign an agreement to balance housing, nature, and agriculture by 2040. Your input could influence how the region evolves.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Oranjepolder (Maasdijk, Zuid-Holland) |
| Area Size | 420 hectares |
| Stakeholders | Coöperatie Oranjepolder 2040, Province of Zuid-Holland, Hoogheemraadschap of Delfland |
| Number of Entrepreneurs | ~90 horticultural entrepreneurs |
| Number of Households | Over 300 |
| Vision Document | Oranjepolder Development Perspective 2040 |
| Key Focus Areas | Living, greenhouse horticulture, nature, and water management |
| Website | oranjepoldermaasdijk.nl |
The province of Zuid-Holland plays a crucial role in regional spatial planning and economic development, ensuring sustainable growth in areas like Oranjepolder. The Hoogheemraadschap of Delfland manages water and environmental policies, critical for balancing agriculture, nature, and urban needs in the region.
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Building the Future of Oranjepolder Together
An important moment for Oranjepolder (Maasdijk) today. Together with Coöperatie Oranjepolder 2040, the province of Zuid-Holland, and the Hoogheemraadschap of Delfland, we signed an agreement today to prepare the area together for the future.
Further Developing Plans Together
During the meeting, the Oranjepolder Development Perspective 2040 was also presented. This is a vision in which, together with residents and entrepreneurs from the area, we have looked at how living, greenhouse horticulture, and space for nature and water can coexist in the future.
Alderman Peter Valstar: “Together, we will further develop the plans for Oranjepolder. This shows that cooperation works and yields more than waiting.”
About Oranjepolder
Oranjepolder is an important greenhouse horticulture area of approximately 420 hectares between Maasdijk, Schenkeldijk, Oranjedijk, and Pettendijk. The area is home to about 90 horticultural entrepreneurs and over 300 households.
More information can be found on the website oranjepoldermaasdijk.nl (Links to an external website)