Heerhugowaard residents invited to shape future of Middenweg with new redesign plans
The Municipality of Dijk en Waard unveils draft plans to transform Middenweg in Heerhugowaard’s Stadshart, aiming to boost safety, accessibility, and greenery. Residents can share feedback until May 1 to help shape the final design.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Draft design for Middenweg outdoor space |
| Location | Middenweg, Stadshart, Heerhugowaard (Noord-Holland) |
| Goals | Improve accessibility, safety, and greenery; prepare for climate challenges |
| Consultation Period | March 16 – May 1, 2026 |
| Information Evening | April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Vue cinema |
| View Draft Design | Municipality of Dijk en Waard |
| Feedback Options | Email: stadshart@dijkenwaard.nl or postal mail to Municipality of Dijk en Waard |
| Stakeholders Involved | Residents, entrepreneurs, Fietsersbond, Koninklijke Visio |
The Municipality of Dijk en Waard is responsible for urban planning and infrastructure projects within its jurisdiction, including the redesign of public spaces like Middenweg. This initiative reflects its role in balancing traffic flow, safety, and environmental goals while engaging local stakeholders in decision-making.
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Read the full translated article below
Draft Design Middenweg Ready for Consultation
On the Middenweg in the Stadshart of Heerhugowaard, many traffic flows, construction plans, and ambitions come together. Therefore, a draft design of the outdoor space has been created, showing how this can be guided in the right direction and the current situation can be improved.
The draft design will be explained at an information evening
The aim is to improve accessibility and accessibility, make the Middenweg safer for all road users, and green the environment. This makes it more pleasant to stay here and we are better prepared for heat and cluster showers.
Various parties have contributed to the draft design. First and foremost, residents and entrepreneurs, but also the Fietsersbond and Koninklijke Visio (the expertise center for visually impaired and blind people).
The draft design will be explained at an information evening. Everyone is warmly welcome.
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Location: Vue cinema
Time: Admission 6:30 PM, start 7:00 PM. End 8:30 PM.
The draft design is available for viewing until May 1, 2026.
- You can view the design via our website Middenweg | Municipality of Dijk en Waard projects (Link to an external website). It is also available from March 22 on the website of Overheid.nl (Link to an external website). A copy is also available for viewing at the counters of the town hall in Heerhugowaard and De Binding.
Do you want to respond?
- Send an email to: stadshart@dijkenwaard.nl
- Send your response by post: Municipality of Dijk en Waard Postbus 390 1700 AJ Heerhugowaard Mention in the subject: 'Consultation Draft Design Middenweg'
- All responses will be considered. If necessary, we will adjust the design. Then we make the final draft design and we present it to the municipal council for decision-making.