Heerlen, LI
Municipality in Limburg
Netherlands
Heerlen, LI "Heerlens Heitje" community currency pilot rewards residents for improving public spaces
The Municipality of Heerlen launched the "Heerlens Heitje" community currency pilot which rewards residents for doing small jobs in their own neighborhoods. The mobile app allows residents to propose small improvements to public spaces. Once approved, these proposals are converted into jobs which users can claim. Participants that complete these jobs earn "heitjes" digital coins which can be spent at affiliated businesses.
Heerlen, LI
Netherlands
Heerlen, LI residents can register their private security cameras to help police solve crimes
The Municipality of Heerlen is encouraging residents to register their private security cameras with the "Camera in the Picture" program. Owners of registered security cameras can help police officers solve crimes by providing them with direct access to their recordings. The police can review an online database which maps the locations of these cameras. Any footage of public spaces can be used by the police, with the owner's permission, during investigations of burglaries, robberies, etc.
Heerlen, LI
Netherlands
Heerlen, LI creates welcome packages for new residents during their registration process
The Municipality of Heerlen is collaborating with Visit Zuid-Limburg and Heerlen Mijn Stad to create welcome packages for new residents. After residents register they receive a confirmation of their relocation declaration which can be used to collect the welcome package at the Visit Zuid-Limburg center. Every new resident receives a welcome letter from the mayor, a set Heerlen Mijn Stad postcards designed by a local artist, a signpost from Visit Zuid-Limburg, and information about Heerlen.
Heerlen, LI
Netherlands