DENSIFICATION STRATEGIES: Building for Empty Nesters households to stimulate flow of the housing market

The high prices and housing shortage are significant problems for the Dutch population. Thus, besides a general housing shortage, there is also a shortage of housing aimed at the needs of Empty Nesters. Homes are not always life-course resistant, and alternative housing in the desired living environment is lacking (van...

Sturingsmogelijkheden op de Nederlandse woningmarkt gericht op empty-nesters: Een toetsingsmodel dat de impact van sturingsmaatregelen op de doorstroming van de woningmarkt test

Op de huidige Nederlandse woningmarkt heerst een krapte, waardoor de doorstroming van de woningmarkt is vastgelopen. Er is sprake van een kwantitatieve en een kwalitatieve mismatch op de woningmarkt; zowel in aantallen als in type woningen sluiten vraag en aanbod niet op elkaar aan. Hierdoor zijn de instroomkansen of doorstroomkansen voor...

Stimulating the desire to move: How instruments can improve the willingness to move of owner-occupiers aged 55-75: a case study of Rotterdam

The Dutch population is ageing. The impact of the housing situation of the elderly on society is therefore increasing. The current housing situation of the elderly may be inappropriate regarding the use of space and the wellbeing of the residents. Especially the housing situation of owner-occupiers aged between 55 and 75 is not suitable....

The Active Stairs: Stimulate movement and interaction in a comfortable residential building

In the research part, the importance of movement and interaction is described. Movement has influence on peoples’ physical health, social health and mental health. This building is designed for the Minervahaven in Amsterdam, especially for empty nesters, which form a very relevant target group nowadays. In the building movement is stimulated by...