Neighborhood News

Young people are giving JOP Floriadepark a makeover

The Youth Meeting Place (JOP) in Floriade Park has been given a new look. Students from the Picasso Lyceum and Alfrink College worked together to design and paint their own meeting place. Piëzo also arranged for young people from the AZC (asylum seekers’ center) to help with the painting. This not only gave the space a fresh new look but also fostered a greater sense of connection to the place and to one another. The project was supervised by muralist Manuel Alániz Gámez.
See the results of this project

Photo caption: Street Art Project | Zoetermeer is de plek

Peter: A unifying force as a volunteer for twenty years

For over twenty years, Peter has been dedicating himself heart and soul to the neighborhood, including as chairman of the card clubs at De Vlieger and InZet, where he brings residents together every week. With a personal touch for each individual, he not only ensures well-organized activities but also fosters warmth, attention, and a sense of community. Be inspired by his story and discover how a small gesture can make a difference in someone else’s life.
Read how one person is making a difference.

Neighborhood Dialogue Brings Residents Closer Together

Residents in Rokkeveen recently gathered for a neighborhood dialogue focused on meeting one another and having conversations. In an open atmosphere, they shared their experiences of living in the neighborhood and got to know each other better. The gathering fostered connections between residents from different backgrounds and led to new friendships. Many participants said they would like to see more gatherings like this in the neighborhood.
Read about how residents connected with one another during this evening

The Rokkeveen Water Tower: Preserving the Past, Building the Future

The water tower in Rokkeveen is being repurposed as a bed & breakfast with meeting rooms. While the historic building is being renovated, local resident and photographer Richard Jetten is documenting the transformation through his lens. His photos show how the building is changing step by step, while respecting its original character. At the same time, Paul van Dorp and his team are working on the technical implementation of the project, which is giving the historic building a new future. In this way, history is preserved, and the site regains its significance for the neighborhood.
Read the story behind this remarkable transformation