Great news if you live in Roermond and care about your local sports field, community center or neighborhood facility. The municipality has genuinely listened to what residents want over the past few months through surveys and three community meetings.
Here is what stood out:
- People use sports and meeting spots mainly when they are nearby and have a welcoming atmosphere
- Outdoor spaces like parks are becoming more popular for exercise
- Community centers are most valued as social meeting places
- Connection does not happen by itself, there need to be activities
What residents say needs improvement:
- Better quality of existing spaces
- More variety in activities and more collaboration
- More freedom for volunteers to organize things
- Suitable spaces for young people 🧑🤝🧑
- More attention for people who are lonely or have limited budgets
All this input is now being used to create new policy. And the best part: this autumn you can share your opinion on the draft policy before it goes to the city council. Keep an eye on the municipal website and newsletter!
What many people do not realize: the research revealed that specific groups in Roermond currently have literally no dedicated space to gather. Young people in particular fall through the cracks because there are too few suitable meeting spots for them. The new policy will therefore focus not just on buildings, but specifically on how spaces can create connections between people who are currently left out.
Source: Municipality
