Rijen town hall future up for discussion: historic part may become homes
Residents of Rijen are invited to shape the future of their town hall. The historic section could be transformed into residential units, while the newer part remains in use for municipal services. Share your ideas at the open house meeting on 14 April.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Town hall, Raadhuisplein 1, Rijen |
| Date | Tuesday, 14 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Historic part use | Potential conversion into residential units |
| Newer part use | Retained as town hall (counters, workspaces, council meeting room) |
| Additional discussion | Future use of Raadhuisplein (Town Hall Square) |
| No registration | Walk-in event |
| Guided tour | Available, includes building history |
The municipality of Rijen is responsible for managing public infrastructure, including the town hall, and ensuring it meets the community's needs. This initiative reflects their role in balancing heritage preservation with modern urban development.
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Invitation to an open house meeting about the future of the town hall in Rijen
The municipality is working on plans for the town hall in Rijen. The oldest, historic part of the building will be given a different function. It may be converted into residential units. The newer, black-coloured section will remain in use as the town hall, housing the counters, workspaces for the municipal executive, and the meeting room for the municipal council. This way, the town hall in Rijen will be preserved.
We have further developed our plans and would like to share more details with you during an open house meeting. We will also discuss potential new uses for Raadhuisplein (Town Hall Square). During the meeting, we will explain the steps we are taking in this regard.
When and where?
The open house meeting will take place on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the council chamber of the town hall, Raadhuisplein 1 in Rijen. You are welcome to attend at any time between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The entrance is via the side door on the side of the large car park.
What can you expect?
During the meeting, municipal staff will be available to inform you about the plans and next steps. You will also have the opportunity to speak with:
- the architect who is drafting the preliminary design for the renovation of the newer part of the building
- the advisory bureau that, together with the municipality, developed the Statement of Principles for the redevelopment of the historic section
There will also be the option to take a short guided tour of the town hall, during which we will share more about the building’s history.
No registration required
You can simply walk in without registering, ask your questions, and engage in conversation with us.