Groningen, The Oranjebuurt, Municipality of Rheden

The Oranjebuurt is an urban district situated in the city of Groningen, accommodating around 2,800 residents. It was constructed before the 1950s. The district comprises of roughly 1,300 homes, including more than 400 houses of the housing association. Furthermore the district contains a school and a supermarket. 

• Tools used: District sustainability plan and viewer 
• Involved parties: De Huismeesters (housing association) 
• Contracts signed: A collaboration agreement with De Huismeesters 
• Result: A rapid collaboration with a quick look ahead to the implementation of energy measures. 
• impact: 184 social houses renovated (€ 12,5 mio)

WDW has held discussions with the housing association De Huismeesters and has quickly come up with a district plan for The Oranjebuurt. From this plan, an agreement emerged for the renovation of a couple of De Huismeesters’ housing complexes. This will eventually lead to the implementation of measures.