Vision Zoetermeer 2040

The Vision Zoetermeer 2040 (pdf) is a long-term vision for the social, economic and spatial development of Zoetermeer. The vision states how Zoetermeer can develop and how it can continue to build for improvement and development opportunities for all residents. The vision answers the question of what we must do to ensure that Zoetermeer remains a pleasant city in the long term, where everyone can enjoy living, working and recreation. The vision focuses on the task of achieving a better balance and an upward movement of the city, aimed at equality of opportunity and quality of life, making the city more sustainable and renewing the economy. The vision was created based on extensive research and studies of Zoetermeer and similar municipalities. In addition, many discussions and meetings were held with residents, organizations, government agencies 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 under the Environment Act. The City Council adopted the Vision Zoetermeer 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 its long-term implementation. The strategic agenda lists the programs that will be worked on in the coming years. The annex to the strategic agenda also discusses how we will set up participation in implementation. The agenda will be updated regularly. This allows us to develop the vision step by step and respond well to new insights and circumstances.

The Spatial Strategy Zoetermeer (RSA).

With the spatial strategy we map out how and where we will implement the Vision Zoetermeer 2040. You can read more about the Zoetermeer Spatial Strategy (RSZ) at www.zoetermeer.nl/rsz. The RSZ is part B of the environmental vision for the municipality of Zoetermeer under the Environment Act and is expected to be adopted in the summer of 2025.

Housing construction as a booster

In the policy program Housing construction as a booster, we describe Zoetermeer's ambitions for housing and how to realize them. For more information, visit www.zoetermeer.nl/woonvisie.

The State of Zoetermeer

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

As part of the basic document, the municipality commissioned research into the State of Zoetermeer and its place in the Netherlands and within the region. The results of that study show a declining trend compared to the national average and compared to the region in the areas of residential attractiveness and socioeconomic position. The State of Zoetermeer is updated regularly.

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