Start of construction ceremony for 128 homes in the Groene Erven project in Nijmegen-Noord

Koudenhoek-Noord, nestled in the heart of the Waalsprong, is being transformed over the coming years into a delightful waterfront residential area. The Groene Erven project features five clusters (‘erven’ in Dutch) with homes, playfully placed within a gently sloping landscape and around a large green, landscaped field. This field, an important archaeological site, will remain undeveloped. Within the five clusters, residents will enjoy ‘garden nooks’, while ample public green space, alive with colourful flower fields and trees, embraces the entire development.

Alderman Noël Vergunst (Urban Development): “In Nijmegen, we are working towards a liveable, future-proof 15-minute city. This means that housing, work, amenities, green spaces and opportunities for social interaction are all close together. With Groene Erven, we are realizing our ambition to let Nijmegen grow in a way that suits our city. The green design contributes to an attractive living environment, with nature, housing and amenities reinforcing one another. This is how we are steadily building a Nijmegen where everyone can enjoy living, both now and in the future.”

Miranda Venekamp-Brandt, Director of Marketing, Sales & Rental Operations at VanWonen: “Groene Erven is designed to cater to a diverse range of housing needs. There will be 82 single-family houses, 16 ageing-in-place homes, and 30 affordable terraced houses. While every home has its own lovely backyard, the surrounding greenery and low, natural property boundaries create an outdoor space that feels almost endless. The design of the development encourages residents to engage in shared activities, such as maintaining the public green spaces or organizing a neighbourhood barbecue. In other words, a place with delightful greenery, a sense of community and healthy living for all.”

Maurice Lankheet, Development Manager at Nijhuis Bouw in Apeldoorn, adds: “Every home in this project is built to be highly sustainable and zero-energy, with high-quality insulation, smart energy systems, green roofs, and extensive use of wood as a sustainable building material. This significantly reduces CO₂ emissions. In addition, we are incorporating habitats for insects, birds and bats, which contributes to a biodiverse and future-proof living environment. All in all, it’s a wonderful plan with beautiful architecture, a spacious layout and a unique waterfront location. The future residents will have the best of city life and nature right on their doorstep.”

Project timeline
The handover of the homes will start in the second quarter of 2027. A few ageing-in-place homes are still available. More information: www.groeneerven.nl.