IJsselmuiden residents push for greener, safer waterfront redesign
Nearly 1,800 Kampen residents have spoken: they want a greener, safer, and more accessible waterfront in IJsselmuiden. The redesign plans prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and social spaces over cars, with decisions expected later this year.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Participants | Nearly 1,800 residents |
| Average Satisfaction Score | 7.3/10 |
| Top Priorities | Safe traffic, accessibility, greenery, social spaces |
| Preferred Plan | More space for pedestrians, cyclists, and greenery; less for cars |
| Next Steps | Information evening on mobility before summer; council decision H2 2026 |
| Location | Waterfront near Stadsbrug, IJsselmuiden, Kampen |
| Study Conducted By | Research agency Populytics |
The municipality of Kampen is responsible for urban planning and public space development in IJsselmuiden. This includes ensuring safety, accessibility, and quality of life for residents through infrastructure projects like the waterfront redesign. Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta collaborates on water and dyke-related aspects of the project.
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Conclusion of study: residents see future for greener waterfront in IJsselmuiden
Residents of the municipality of Kampen want the waterfront in IJsselmuiden to become greener, safer, and more pleasant to spend time in. This is evident from a study conducted by research agency Populytics at the end of January and beginning of February 2026. Nearly 1,800 residents participated in the study, giving it an average score of 7.3.
Most participants are neutral to satisfied with the current layout of the area near the Stadsbrug (City Bridge). At the same time, many residents feel that the area is busy and confusing. Traffic flow and road safety are particularly highlighted as key points for attention.
Councillor Erik Faber: “It’s great to see how residents are contributing their ideas. The involvement with this location is significant. That’s encouraging, because the waterfront in IJsselmuiden is not just a junction or a thoroughfare, but an area that is part of the daily lives of many people. The participants in the study show that they are looking for a good balance: a place that is safe and green, offers space for encounters, but remains accessible. We will take this careful consideration into account in the next steps.”
Safety, accessibility, and social interaction
When asked about the desired new layout, the study participants clearly prioritised certain aspects. Safe traffic was mentioned most frequently. Residents also consider good accessibility for everyone important, for example for people using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers. In addition, many participants emphasised the importance of more space for cyclists and pedestrians, more greenery, and places where people can meet.
Clear preference for a greener layout
In the study, residents could choose between two possible plans for the redesign of the waterfront. An overwhelming majority opted for the plan that allocates more space to greenery, pedestrians, and cyclists, and less to cars. Even most people who use the area more than once a week by car chose this plan. At the same time, residents expressed a concern: the accessibility of the area and traffic flow must be guaranteed.
What happens next?
The municipality of Kampen will use the results of the study to further develop the plans for the redesign of the waterfront in IJsselmuiden. This will include examining the impact on traffic and accessibility. Before the summer, the municipality will organise an information evening on mobility. During this event, residents can also ask questions about the possible redesign of the Spoorkade and Zwolseweg near the Stadsbrug. In addition, Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta will hold a dyke meeting where residents can also discuss the possibilities for the redesign of the IJsselmuiden waterfront with representatives of the municipality. The dates of these meetings will be published in due course in *De Brug*.
The results of the study have been shared with the municipal council. In the second half of this year, the council is expected to make a decision on the redesign. An infographic with the key results of the study can be viewed at www.kampen.nl/waterfrontijsselmuiden.