Nijmegen welcomes innovative shared living community Toekomstmuziek
A new housing concept in Nijmegen lets residents live independently while sharing spaces and responsibilities. Toekomstmuziek, a community of 10 apartments, aims to foster connection and sustainability, supported by government subsidies and guidance.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Toekomstmuziek |
| Location | Nijmegen, Gelderland |
| Number of Apartments | 10 |
| Shared Spaces | Communal area, garden, guest room |
| Initiator | John Peeters |
| Opening Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Subsidy Provider | Province of Gelderland |
| Project Start | 2019 |
| Completion | End of 2025 |
The Province of Gelderland plays a key role in promoting innovative housing solutions by providing subsidies and guidance to collective living initiatives. These efforts aim to address housing shortages and foster sustainable, community-driven living arrangements.
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Housing Community Toekomstmuziek Opens in Nijmegen
On March 27, 2026, the housing community Toekomstmuziek officially opened. In this housing project, residents jointly built 10 apartments with shared spaces and facilities. With subsidies and guidance for collective living, we helped make this project possible.
Living together, living your own life
Residents of Toekomstmuziek live independently and together. They have their own apartment and also use shared spaces, such as a communal area, garden, and guest room. By sharing spaces and looking out for one another, they create a living environment where people live independently yet feel connected to each other. “We want to live independently, but also with each other and care for one another,” says John Peeters, the initiator of the plan.
From idea to realization
A group of residents took the first step for Toekomstmuziek. With our subsidy for collective housing initiatives, they enlisted experienced guidance and developed their plans. After finding a location in Nijmegen in 2019, the future residents gradually advanced the project. By the end of 2025, the homes were completed. On Friday, March 27, 2026, the housing community officially opened. More information about Toekomstmuziek can be found on their website.
We encourage collective living
We encourage plans for residents to jointly build homes, as this contributes to a future-proof housing market and strong communities. Projects like Toekomstmuziek provide suitable housing and bring movement to the housing market.
That is why we support residents with subsidies and guidance. This helps turn residents' ideas into concrete housing projects and allows us to build new forms of living together in Gelderland. Read more information on our webpage about Collective Housing Initiatives.