Start of construction celebration for 77 homes Homestead Nijmegen

During a festive gathering at the construction site, the future residents were congratulated by alderman Noël Vergunst: “The Waalsprong is getting increasingly lively for (future) residents and entrepreneurs. We continue to build in the Dijkzone too, in a beautiful green environment with many amenities within easy reach. I wish all future residents great joy and happiness in their new home.”

Homestead: living on a terp
Homestead will be a new neighbourhood in Nijmegen-Noord with 55 ground-oriented houses and 22 apartments. Located in the green and vast floodplain landscape and on a newly constructed terp (an artificial dwelling mound). The development features end-of-terrace houses, terraced houses and a small apartment complex with two- and three-bedroom apartments and one penthouse. VanWonen and BPD | Bouwfonds Gebiedsontwikkeling have joined forces for the development of Homestead.

Miranda Venekamp-Brandt, VanWonen Director Marketing, Sales & Rental, on behalf of the development consortium: “We are immensely proud of the great interest in Homestead. Almost all houses and apartments were sold in a very short time. And for good reason: this area will transform into a peaceful haven with ample space. With panoramic views of the green floodplains and with a beautiful sheltered courtyard. With Park Waaijenstein and the Waaldijk at your doorstep, many generations can enjoy a healthy lifestyle here.”

Low-energy and sustainable
All homes in Homestead will be built to be low-energy and sustainable, with good insulation, solar panels, balanced ventilation and heat recovery units. The pedestrian-friendly, private courtyard features small height differences, so that parked cars are hidden from view as much as possible. Bioswales ensure the absorption of rainwater and trees provide cooling. There is of course plenty of room for children to play and for residents to meet each other. Where possible, habitats are provided for insects, hedgehogs, birds and bats.

Urban architecture
The use of urban brick architecture makes that the plan of Zecc Architects sits like a sculptural ‘rock’ in the floodplain landscape. The living room of the single-family houses is located on the first floor. With large windows opening directly onto a terrace garden, you can take in the beautiful views here. With a good balance between private, collective and public space.

Robert-Jan Mellema, director of Janssen de Jong Bouw: Wonderful that we can now start the construction of Homestead. This is truly a project where we can realise what Janssen de Jong Bouw stands for: working together on a sustainable living environment and ensuring that people are happy in their homes.”