Zwolle, OV acclimates asylum seekers to community life with shared housing pilot
City officials are working with local foundation Voor Elkaar Zwolle to place young asylum seekers into nine shared homes. The foundation will arrange placements for minimal religious and cultural conflicts between residents. Each property will house up to four residents with services and supervision provided through their placements in permanent housing. Zwolle will operate three shared homes in each of its districts during the two-year pilot.
Zwolle, OV
Netherlands
Zwolle, OV encourages greener garden design by residents during Garden Battle competition
Zwolle worked with video game company Grendel Games on a platform for the competition. Residents in the Stadshagen and Wipstrik districts claimed their lots in the digital twin. Eco-friendly elements like rainwater barrels and bee houses were available for virtual gardens. Participants received 250-euro vouchers for submitting their designs to the council. Drawings for 2,500 euros in garden work and neighborhood-level competitions boosted participation.
Zwolle, OV
Netherlands