Liveable and safe neighborhoods
Kerkrade is working to create livable and safe neighborhoods
Kerkrade is a city with character, where history, community, and the future come together. In this former mining region, residents are working together—with pride and resilience—to build a better future. At the same time, there are neighborhoods that require extra attention. That is why we continue to work toward a city where everyone has opportunities and the heart of the community beats strong.
Building Livable Neighborhoods
Since the 1950s, neighborhoods have been developed with a focus on cohesion and community amenities. Today, some neighborhoods are in need of revitalization and social strengthening. Kerkrade is addressing this through a number of initiatives:
Wide range of homes
We are developing housing for every stage of life, including affordable rental and owner-occupied units, and a healthy mix of housing types. Projects like Rolduckerveld demonstrate how urban renewal takes shape. In this way, we ensure quality, promote mobility, and reduce waiting lists.
Balance in neighborhoods
The Parkstad Act (Act on Special Measures for Metropolitan Issues) regulates the influx of residents into vulnerable neighborhoods. This helps strengthen social cohesion and the effectiveness of quality-of-life projects. Illegal occupancy and undesirable room rentals are actively addressed.
Improving the living environment
Kerkrade is investing in green spaces and nature, safe and clean public spaces, community gathering places, and neighborhood initiatives. Spatial, social, and sustainable measures reinforce one another to create a comprehensive approach to quality of life.
Residents First
Through prevention, early detection, and tailored programs, we strengthen self-reliance, combat poverty, and improve opportunities for employment and social participation. Accessible services, recovery-oriented support, social services, and supported housing ensure that help is close at hand and that social inclusion is promoted on a daily basis.
Working together
Together with residents, housing authorities, the police, and community organizations, we are working to create safe, livable, and inclusive neighborhoods. Programs such as (B)OOST in Kerkrade-Oost demonstrate how residents can actively contribute ideas and participate in improving their own neighborhoods.
Stronger Together
The story of Kerkrade is one of strength, collaboration, and pride. By bringing together policy, projects, and community engagement, Kerkrade is evolving into a city where everyone feels at home. Together, we are strengthening our neighborhoods and building a future for every resident of Kerkrade.