Bleizo is moving into the next phase

Bleizo is located near the Zoetermeer-Lansingerland train station, along the A12. In 2021, both municipal councils adopted the “PROEFtuin Bleizo” development plan. This area development project includes approximately 5,000 housing units with associated community and commercial amenities. At least 34 percent of the housing units will be built as public housing. In total, two-thirds of the homes fall within the affordable segment, including social housing, mid-range rental housing, and affordable owner-occupied homes. (2020 Housing Stimulus Decision).

Collaboration

By signing this agreement, the parties agree to continue working together to realize—or have realized—a livable, healthy, and future-proof residential and work location, with due diligence and the financial feasibility of the Bleizo Area Development being key considerations. The goal is to arrive at a Development Framework to be adopted by the municipal councils, along with the corresponding (financial) details in a business case, by the end of 2027.

Councilwoman Laurine Bonnewits (Lansingerland): “The Bleizo development will be Lansingerland’s largest and most important housing project in the coming years. Here, we can really make a difference for our residents and the business community. The conditions for Bleizo are in place in terms of accessibility, infrastructure, and employment. But of course, there is still much to be done. Lansingerland and Zoetermeer are working together with these parties on this. This signing gives us confidence that we will continue to work hard together and take steps toward making this a reality.”

Councilwoman Anne-Lise Olsthoorn (Zoetermeer): “There is a great need for housing. That is why it is important that we continue to work together on the plans for Bleizo. Here, we have the opportunity to effectively integrate housing, public transportation, and amenities. The fact that so many parties are expressing their intention today to work together on this development inspires confidence. Together, we are taking an important step toward Bleizo’s future.”

"It's great that this milestone is being celebrated!" says Provincial Administrator Anne Koning. "Together, we're ensuring a future where housing, work, roads, and well-being are truly well taken care of."

Affiliated Parties

In addition to Zoetermeer and Lansingerland, many other parties play an important role within Bleizo. The Province of South Holland assesses spatial development based on its own Environmental Policy and the administrative agreement titled “Spatial Developments in Lansingerland,” which was concluded with the municipality of Lansingerland in February of last year. The Schieland and Krimpenerwaard Water Board advises on and reviews the design and implementation with regard to water management, water safety, and climate adaptation, while the housing associations 3B Wonen, Havensteder, and De Goede Woning are collaborating to build and manage the social housing units.

The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations has designated Bleizo as an area where (affordable) housing will be built more quickly to alleviate the housing shortage—a location subject to the so-called “breakthrough approach”—and can utilize tools from the Action Plan “From Plan to Home; Accelerated Approach to the Housing Shortage,” published last week by the Ministerial Task Force on Accelerating Housing Construction. The Rotterdam-The Hague Metropolitan Region focuses on regional accessibility and strengthening the economic business climate.