Economy & Development
Memo: Continuing to develop strategies
In this paper, we describe what the municipality of Apeldoorn is doing to prevent area development for housing from becoming bogged down, or to get it moving again if necessary. This paper also offers advice on ways to promote the construction of homes. Read more here.
Go toiVision 2022–2026
The iVision 2022–2026 focuses on the opportunities and added value that digitalisation offers in achieving Apeldoorn’s objectives and facilitating inclusive and accessible services.
Go toApeldoorn Social Housing Framework 2023–2030
In the new Social Housing Framework, we set out what we intend to do and how we plan to achieve it. We value your input. Would you like to share your ideas with us?
Go toPolicy Paper on Events
The council’s policy on events provides guidance on the growth of events whilst also setting out the rules that organisers must follow. You can read about our current policy in the policy document on events.
Go toPolicy Framework on Social Development
A strong and engaged Apeldoorn where everyone matters. Where all residents play their part in their own way and using their own talents. In the 2022–2030 Social Development Framework Document, we have set out how we want to achieve this together.
Go toFurther regulations and policy guidelines for outdoor seating areas 2025
Good catering establishments and outdoor seating areas are important features of our municipality, as the many outdoor seating areas in Apeldoorn create a vibrant and lively atmosphere, serve as key places for socialising and relaxation, and are an integral part of a welcoming municipality such as Apeldoorn.
Go toPolicy paper on trading pitches
The purpose of this paper is to set out the assessment framework for evaluating applications for a site licence.
Go toHigh-rise buildings
Apeldoorn combines high-rise buildings with green spaces and an attractive city centre. Read about the high-rise policy and how high-rise buildings contribute to the city’s growth.
Go toTendering and Procurement Policy
The procurement and tendering policy provides contracting authorities and contractors with guidance on professional collaboration before, during and after the completion of tendering processes. Procurement contributes to a number of specific objectives of the Municipality.
Go toEnvironmental Vision 2040
Read the Apeldoorn Municipality’s Environmental Vision 2040. The vision sets out how Apeldoorn intends to shape its environment in the run-up to 2040.
Go toWorkplace programme
Apeldoorn is growing, and with it the need for business premises. The Business Premises Programme sets out a strategy for the future
Go toEconomic Strategy 2040
With its ‘Economic Strategy 2040’, Apeldoorn is committed to a green and innovative economy. The city aims to grow to a population of at least 180,000 and create 117,000 jobs by 2040.
Go toMaximum purchase and rental prices for housing segments
The municipality of Apeldoorn aims to ensure the construction of new homes that are affordable for households on low, middle and high incomes. We therefore distinguish between low-cost, medium-cost and high-cost homes.
Go toMemorandum on property and land allocation policy
The municipality of Apeldoorn pursues a situational land policy. This means that the municipality assesses on a case-by-case basis which specific form of land policy to apply. In the interests of transparency and free competition, a local authority must adhere to a transparent process when allocating land, and, in the context of land allocation (regardless of the target group), the authority must allow potential buyers the opportunity to compete.
Go toApeldoorn 2040 Vision Document
Apeldoorn City Council is working on the 'Apeldoorn 2040' vision document, which was adopted by the city council on 15 October 2020.
Go toPoverty Action Plan 2.0
Read the Apeldoorn City Council’s Poverty Action Plan 2.0. This action plan sets out how the council is tackling and combating poverty in Apeldoorn.
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