Vision Zoetermeer 2040

The Vision Zoetermeer 2040 (pdf) is a long-term vision on the social, economic and spatial development of Zoetermeer. The vision describes how Zoetermeer can develop and how improvements and development opportunities for all residents can continue to be built. The vision answers the question of what we need to do to ensure that Zoetermeer remains a pleasant city in the long term, where everyone can live, work and recreate. The vision focuses on the task of achieving a better balance and an upward movement of the city, focused on equal opportunities and liveability, on making the city more sustainable and renewing the economy. The vision was created on the basis of extensive research and studies into Zoetermeer and municipalities that resemble it. In addition, many discussions and meetings were organised with residents, organisations, governments and experts about the development and desired future of Zoetermeer and Zoetermeer society. The Vision Zoetermeer 2040 is also part A of the environmental vision for the municipality of Zoetermeer in the context of the Environmental Act. The municipal council adopted the Zoetermeer Vision 2040 (pdf) on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Strategic Agenda 2040

The Strategic Agenda 2040 (pdf) bridges the gap between the Vision Zoetermeer 2040 (pdf) and the long-term implementation. The strategic agenda includes the programmes that will be worked on in the coming years. The appendix to the strategic agenda also discusses the way in which we will set up participation in the implementation. The agenda is updated regularly. This allows us to work out the vision step by step and respond appropriately to new insights and circumstances.

The Spatial Strategy Zoetermeer (RSZ)

With the spatial strategy we map out how and where we will implement the Zoetermeer Vision 2040. More information about the Zoetermeer spatial strategy (RSZ) can be found at www.zoetermeer.nl/rsz . The RSZ is part B of the environmental vision for the municipality of Zoetermeer in the context of the Environmental Act and is expected to be adopted in the summer of 2025.

Housing construction as a driver

In the policy program Housing as a driver we describe Zoetermeer's ambitions in the field of housing and how to realize them. You can read more information at www.zoetermeer.nl/woonvisie .

The State of Zoetermeer

In preparation for the Zoetermeer 2040 vision, the municipality has drawn up the Zoetermeer 2040 Basic Document . The basic document provides a broad and factual insight into the developments in the city and makes connections between social, economic and physical developments clear.

As part of the basic document, the municipality has had research done on the State of Zoetermeer and its place in the Netherlands and within the region. The results of that research show, among other things, a downward trend in the area of residential attractiveness and socio-economic position compared to the national average and compared to the region. The State of Zoetermeer is updated regularly.

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