The nominees for the Affordable Housing Award South Holland 2025 have been announced. The nominees are De Koploper in the Spoorzone (Gouda), Weteringplein Nieuwveen (Nieuwkoop), Sumatrahof (Leiden), and Woonpark Rosenburg (The Hague). With the award, the province of South Holland highlights housing projects for social rent, middle rent, or affordable purchase homes.
A jury of independent experts has assessed the submissions based on elements such as affordability and the living pleasure of residents. They also consider the amount of social rent, sustainability, livability, design, and the efforts made by the team. Jury chairman Tako Postma: “The jury genuinely had difficulty choosing. That is a compliment to the housing quality of all submitted projects.”
De Koploper in Gouda
De Koploper in the Spoorzone (Gouda) consists of 156 social rental apartments, specially designed for small households. Its location right next to the station and close to the city center is ideal for both younger and older residents. The inner garden is set up as a meeting space, also for the 30 residents who rent through a care organization. Social renting with a beautiful view over the city.
Weteringplein in Nieuwkoop
Weteringplein in the center of Nieuwveen (Nieuwkoop) is a social new construction project of the village and for the village. With an extensive participation process, the housing corporation and municipality, together with the residents of Nieuwveen, have devised a plan. With a new square. And with priority for Nieuwveners.
Sumatrahof in Leiden
Sumatrahof (Leiden) is a residential complex where in 11 of the 82 homes, people aged 18 and older with a mild intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder can live independently. There is room for encounters along the entire route from street to home, in the wide front square, the spacious entrance halls, the shared living room, in the sheltered inner courtyard, and on the wide galleries. Facilitating everyday contact is the basis of the design.
Woonzorgpark Rosenburg in Den Haag
Woonzorgpark Rosenburg (The Hague) offers a safe living environment for people with psychological vulnerabilities who need extra care and guidance to live independently. This combination of living and care helps residents take a step towards independence and participate fully in society.
On September 29, the jury will announce the winner and deputy Anne Koning will present the award during the South Holland Housing Conference.
