Focus on high-rise buildings and protecting nature

In recent years wehave focused on the construction of high-rise housing because we want to prevent the construction of housing outside city limits. The periphery of Wageningen is known for its nature and green areas such as the Binnenveld and Wageningse Eng. Unfortunately, we were in the minority within the council, leading to the approval of plans for construction in green areas without looking at alternatives such as high-rise buildings within city limits.

Voted against extended participation plan regarding Olympiahall

According to mostparties, a more accurate participation plan should be adopted for the Olympiahall. We were against this because processes like these often lead to high expectations and a disappointing result. This is a location that is appropriate for more housing, while the shortage of housing is rising. Residents within the neighborhood do not want to be met with housing and would rather see a park.

Pitched ideas about peak-accomodation to alderman

Immediately after obtaining our position in the council, we pitched several ideas to thealderman. These included houseboats, allowing the squatting of vacant homes and offering locations to camp. The alderman seemed very enthusiastic about the ideas. However, no action to accomplish them has yet been undertaken.

Conversations with the municipalities of Ede and Renkum

Other parties within the municipality, are onlyinterested in constructing student housing in other municipalities. We think itis odd to make an exception for students in this case and think that for all citizens, the municipality should look outside municipal borders. These borders do not always say much about travel times. We have ensured that students are included within the conversations around these subjects.

Hotline for lazy landlords

Together with GroenLinks, we have fought for aregistration point for lazy landlords. Unfortunately, the first attempt was notsuccessful.

To be a contact point for housing

We ensure mutual exchange surrounding the planning of housing. We include the people of Wageningen, professionals, developers, realtors, and politicians. We maintain a positive and critical stance and are an appreciated partner.

Protest for more student housing

We have organized a tent-protest, calling out formore student housing. Together with, among others, the student union, we stoodwith tents in front of city hall and talked about the issues with those interested.

Call for a pilot for flex-living

Together with CDA, we have filed a motion to supporta pilot, researching the possibility flex-living within Wageningen. We thinkthis is a very suitable solution.

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