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Future of Akert neighborhood

Significant changes are coming to the northern part of the Akert neighborhood in Geldrop-Mierlo over the next few years. Wooninc. plans to acquire the De Akert residential building from Anna Zorggroep and develop age-friendly housing there. Woonbedrijf is working on plans for affordable rental apartments on Appelaar. Together with Wooninc, Woonbedrijf, and the Verbonden Wijk program, we are building a neighborhood where pleasant living and looking out for one another are central. 

On this page, you can read more about the plans and developments of all the partners involved in the Akert neighborhood. Would you like to stay automatically updated on the latest news? Then sign up for the newsletter at .

Questions? Send an email totoekomstwijkakert@geldrop-mierlo.nl.

Housing in Appelaar (Woonbedrijf)

Woonbedrijf will demolish the 82 duplex homes on Appelaar and in the immediate vicinity in Geldrop and replace them with new construction. The current homes no longer meet today’s standards and are not suitable for the future. With the new construction, Woonbedrijf aims to provide comfortable, sustainable homes that better align with current and future housing needs.

De Akert Residential Building (Wooninc.)

Wooninc. has purchased the Akert building in Geldrop from Anna Zorggroep. The housing authority plans to redevelop the site and is exploring options for lifetime-ready housing that meets the housing needs of the neighborhood. In addition, Wooninc. is considering appropriate uses for the building to prevent vacancy as much as possible and to continue actively utilizing the site.  

Building a Connected Neighborhood

It’s about more than just building. Through the “Connected Neighborhood” initiative, we’re working with various partners to create a strong, engaged community where people look out for one another. We want to preserve and strengthen social cohesion in the Akert neighborhood. We’re not doing this alone, but together with residents. By listening to what matters to them and what their needs are, we’re building, step by step, a neighborhood that’s ready for the future. 

Documents and Participation

Zeewaardig has been engaged to handle participation and communication. This agency is assisting Wooninc., Woonbedrijf, and the municipality in carefully involving residents and other stakeholders in the neighborhood in the planning and implementation process.

All documents we publish can be found on this page or on the pages of our partner organizations. 

News about the future of the Akert neighborhood

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are additional frequently asked questions and answers about the future of the Akert neighborhood.

What changes are coming to the Akert?

The Akert neighborhood is on the verge of a major transformation. New homes will be built at several locations, including the Appelaar and the former Akert care complex. At the same time, efforts are underway to create a strong, socially inclusive, and future-proof neighborhood.

Where can I find more information about the plans for the Appelaar?

More information is available on Woonbedrijf's project page .

Where can I find more information about the plans for the former De Akert healthcare complex?

More information is available on the Wooninc project page .

Where can I find more information about the "Verbonden Wijk"?

More information about the "Verbonden Wijk" can be found on the municipality's project page.

How are residents being involved in the plans?

Residents play an important role. Ideas and wishes are gathered through meetings, street conversations, and community participation. Plans are then further developed based on this input. Anyone who would like to actively contribute ideas and participate in discussions can sign up for the sounding board working group attoekomstwijkakert@geldrop-mierlo.nl.

What does “Connected Neighborhood” mean?

In addition to building new homes, the municipality is working with various partners to create a neighborhood where people can meet and help one another. This includes shared facilities, gathering places, and initiatives led by the residents themselves.

What is included in a Statement of Principles (NVU)?

This document sets out the established principles and frameworks governing the development of the Akert and the Appelaar, which have been agreed upon with the municipality and will be applied at the start of the development.

What will happen to the existing green spaces?

Existing green spaces will be preserved as much as possible. If any green space is removed, it will be replaced with something else. 

Will there be additional parking spaces?

The municipality has a policy regarding the number of parking spaces that must be provided for each type of housing. The developer must comply with this policy.

Where did the unaccompanied minor asylum seekers who were staying at De Akert move as of September 1?

The unaccompanied minor refugees (AMVs) who were staying at De Akert moved to a temporary interim facility at the De Spaarpot location in Geldrop as of September 1, 2026. This means the young people will remain in the municipality. The interim facility is necessary because the current shelter at De Akert closed on September 1, as previously agreed. The new building at the De Spaarpot site will not yet be ready by that time. As soon as the new building is completed, the young people will move within the same site to the permanent shelter. The previously made agreements remain unchanged: the shelter at De Spaarpot will operate until September 1, 2029.