Overijssel invests 1 million euros to transform Hardenberg neighborhood into greener, affordable living space
Residents of Hardenberg will soon enjoy 160 new affordable rental homes and a greener neighborhood, thanks to a 1 million euro subsidy from the province of Overijssel. The renovation of Spaanskamp includes more green spaces, parking, and climate-adaptive infrastructure, improving daily life for current and future residents.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Subsidy Amount | 1 million euros |
| Location | Spaanskamp, Hardenberg (Overijssel) |
| Homes to be Demolished | 120 (built in the 1960s) |
| New Social Rental Apartments | 160 (including storage units) |
| New Parking Spaces | Approximately 90 |
| Project Completion | Expected by end of 2029 |
| Key Features | More green spaces, rainwater drainage, climate-adaptive infrastructure |
| Housing Corporation | Vechtdal Wonen |
| Provincial Deputy | Liesbeth Grijsen |
| Municipal Deputy | Didi Dorrestijn |
The province of Overijssel plays a key role in supporting municipalities and housing corporations to address housing shortages and improve living conditions. Through subsidies and policy frameworks, the province ensures that affordable housing projects align with broader goals for sustainability and quality of life. The municipality of Hardenberg is responsible for implementing these plans locally, focusing on urban development and public space design.
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Province of Overijssel grants 1 million euro subsidy for renovation of Spaanskamp in Hardenberg
The province of Overijssel is granting a subsidy of 1 million euros to the municipality of Hardenberg for the renovation of Spaanskamp. With this contribution, the municipality can ensure a beautiful green environment around the new construction of 160 social rental apartments by housing corporation Vechtdal Wonen.
Three apartment buildings from the 1960s at Spaanskamp, totaling 120 homes, will be demolished in the coming years. In their place, Vechtdal Wonen will build 160 new social rental apartments with storage units, divided over 3 high-rise complexes and buildings with apartments on the ground floor and maisonettes above. Thanks to this project, more affordable rental homes will be available in Hardenberg.
New layout of public space and parking lots
Residents of Spaanskamp will have more green spaces and parking space. The municipality is also working on plans to renovate Rustenbergherstraat, Spaanskamp, and Oelenveerstraat. The streets will receive a new layout with more greenery and additional trees. Rainwater collection and drainage systems (wadis) will also be installed, directing water towards the Vecht. The layout will follow the municipality's Green & Healthy Standard, focusing on climate, nature, and a healthy living environment. Approximately 90 parking spaces will be added on the Europaweg side, ensuring sufficient parking for the new apartment residents and their visitors.
Quality for the living environment
The 1 million euro subsidy from the province makes this extra quality in the public space possible. Thanks to this contribution, the municipality can also take over land from Vechtdal Wonen to create public parking spaces.
“A nice place to live”
Deputy mayor Didi Dorrestijn of the municipality of Hardenberg: “This project is about more than just homes and public space. It's about living comfortably in a nice neighborhood. That's why we're not just looking at the buildings, but also at the space around them. Thanks to the province's contribution, we can do some extra things here and create a green and healthy living environment. Together, we're creating a nice place to live, now and in the future.”
“Affordable housing in a pleasant environment”
Deputy Liesbeth Grijsen of the province of Overijssel: "As a province, we want to help municipalities and housing corporations in as many ways as possible to build more homes. But it is equally important that enough of those homes are affordable and that they are in a pleasant environment. That is exactly what the municipality of Hardenberg and Vechtdal Wonen are working on here. And hopefully, this won't be the only project; to get similar projects off the ground in other places, we have significantly increased our subsidy scheme for this purpose. So that more people can find a suitable home in the future."
A new appearance
Spaanskamp is located at an important spot in Hardenberg, at the city entrance on Twenteweg and Europaweg. With the new construction, Spaanskamp will get a new appearance. On the corner of Twenteweg and Europaweg, a taller building will be constructed, serving as a recognizable landmark at the entrance of Hardenberg.
Planning
The first apartment building, on the Europaweg side, will be demolished soon. After that, the apartment building on Rustenbergherstraat will follow. Lastly, the middle apartment building will be demolished, as it houses the central boiler room that heats the buildings. The expectation is that the entire area will be completed by the end of 2029.