Woonagenda 2023-2027 – Strategic Housing Policy for Oldenzaal
The Woonagenda 2023-2027 is a strategic document issued by the Gemeente Oldenzaal in collaboration with housing organization Blij Wonen, the WBO Wonen corporation, and social partners Impuls and Wijkracht. This five-year framework establishes the municipal objectives for housing supply, living environments, and social welfare. It operates within the broader context of the Woondeal Twente and national directives such as the Nationale Woon- en Bouwagenda and the Omgevingswet (Environment Act).
The policy is structured around five central ambitions: providing high-quality living in Oldenzaal, ensuring a home for vulnerable populations, securing financial stability, fostering neighborhood cohesion, and transitioning toward a sustainable, climate-active city. The document details specific production targets, including the realization of 1000 dwellings over ten years, and outlines the monitoring process through annual action programs. It covers regulatory domains including social housing allocation, sustainability standards for the existing building stock, and urban climate adaptation strategies.
This document serves as the authoritative guide for developers, architects, and social housing providers to align their projects with the local development priorities of Oldenzaal. It integrates regional agreements with the Provincie Overijssel and specific national programs such as the Programma Een thuis voor iedereen and Programma Wonen en ouderen.
Housing Production and Development Targets
The municipality and WBO Wonen have defined specific quantitative and qualitative targets to address the current housing shortage and increasing demand from single and two-person households.
- 1000 Dwellings: The municipality aims to accelerate construction to realize 1000 new units over the next 10 years, averaging 100 units annually.
- WBO Wonen Contribution: The housing corporation targets an average of 30 new housing units per year.
- Sleutelprojecten (Key Projects): Focus locations for development include Gravenbeek, Stakenbeek, and Langestraat.
- Social and Mid-Rent: For the Gravenbeek development, 30% of new builds are reserved for social or middle-income rental housing.
To ensure market flexibility, the document promotes modulair bouwen (modular construction) and the use of a flexibele schil (flexible shell) in the rental stock, utilizing buildings that may eventually be slated for demolition or sale to meet urgent short-term needs.
Social Inclusion and Priority Target Groups
A core objective is to ensure that vulnerable citizens find suitable housing accompanied by the necessary support services. This involves a regional approach led by Centrumgemeente Enschede for specialized care groups.
- Urgentieverordening (Urgency Ordinance): Development of a regional ordinance to prioritize housing for informal caregivers, victims of domestic violence, and individuals exiting intramural care.
- DUUP-regeling: Specific focus on providing housing for individuals exiting the sex work industry through decentralization grants.
- Statushouders: Shared responsibility between the municipality and WBO Wonen for the housing of refugees with residence permits based on national quotas.
- Woonstap Approach: Implementation of kamertraining-voorziening (room training facilities) with ambulatory support to help vulnerable youth transition to independent living.
Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Standards
The document outlines strict environmental benchmarks for both new and existing buildings to meet national 2030 and 2050 climate goals.
- CO2 Reduction: Target of 55% less CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, aiming for full CO2 neutrality by 2050.
- Energy Labels: By the end of 2028, WBO Wonen aims to have zero properties with an E, F, or G energy label.
- Rainwater Management: Infrastructure goals for 2030 stipulate that residents should experience no water nuisance during a 30mm rainfall event over 60 minutes.
- Circular Construction: Strategy focuses on the reuse of materials and minimizing primary raw materials by 95% by 2050.
Environmental measures include disconnecting rainwater drainage where possible and implementing measures to prevent hittestress (heat stress) and mitigate damage from drought.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary housing target for Oldenzaal until 2033?
The municipality aims to build 1000 new homes over a 10-year period, resulting in an average of 100 new dwellings per year.
Which energy labels will be phased out in Oldenzaal social housing?
By the end of 2028, WBO Wonen intends to eliminate all housing units that currently have E, F, or G energy labels.
What are the key residential development locations identified in the agenda?
The three primary development sites, referred to as 'sleutelprojecten', are Gravenbeek, Stakenbeek, and Langestraat.
How does Oldenzaal address housing for vulnerable groups?
The city uses a regional 'urgentieverordening' for priority groups, implements the 'Woonstap' method for youth, and collaborates with 'Transferpunt Wonen' for individuals exiting care.
What is the CO2 reduction goal specified in the Woonagenda?
The agenda sets a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, with the ultimate goal of being CO2-neutral by 2050.
What standard is used to measure housing maintenance quality?
Homes are inspected periodically and assigned a score from 1 (new) to 6 (poor); WBO Wonen does not maintain rental units with a score of 5 or 6.
What is the specific housing quota for the Gravenbeek project?
The Gravenbeek project requires that 30% of the new construction be allocated to social and/or middle-income rental housing.
