Affordable Living Near Utrecht
Located just south of Utrecht, Nieuwegein offers a perfect balance for those seeking proximity to the vibrant city while avoiding its high living costs. Weverstede is a high-density housing development designed to integrate seamlessly with the local environment and provide easy access to Utrecht’s lively center.
Transforming Urban Living
The redevelopment of Nieuwegein’s Stationsgebied is a key initiative aimed at creating a greener, more sustainable, and livable city center. This project includes modernizing the public transport interchange with updated tram and busconnections, as well as building residences, and improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to enhance urban mobility.
Green,Sustainable, and Forward-Thinking Design
The Weverstede project is centered around sustainable urban development. Incorporating climate-adaptive, circular, and nature-inclusive construction methods, the project introduces private rooftop gardens, green facades, and advanced water management systems. Timber-based structures and green roofs playa vital role in increasing water retention and reducing environmental impact. Despite its high density, the project enhances local greenery by 75%, with acombination of rooftop gardens, a central courtyard, and green spaces at streetlevel.
Revitalizing Nieuwegein’s Stationsgebied
Following the success of the Cityplaza shopping center and new city hall on the east side of Nieuwegein, the focus now shifts to revitalizing the west sidewith projects like The New Citizen. This new development emphasizes greenspaces and urban renewal, further increasing the greenery by 75%. Its central location makes it an ideal living space, both in Nieuwegein and within the Netherlands.