Community
Eindhoven approves major housing and hospital redevelopment plan
Eindhoven officials have backed a plan to transform the Maxima hospital site into a hospital and a new urban district with 2,500 homes. The project will see a modern hospital rebuilt alongside high-rise towers for students and the elderly.
Living/housing
NVM: Sale of former rental homes increasing inequality for young buyers
Growing sales of former rental properties are making it harder for many young adults to buy their first home, according to new findings from the NVM. While some first-time buyers have benefited from more homes coming onto the market, others face income requirements that have risen far beyond their reach.
Elections 2026
Party for the Animals focuses on long-term planet health
The (Partij voor de Dieren) is campaigning on a platform of empathy and long-term sustainability for the 2026 elections. The party aims to balance economic growth with the city's social and environmental limits, focusing on everything from animal rights to the impact of major local industries.
Economy
Lichtring to become the new landmark in Gestel
Eindhoven is replacing the Karel de Grotelaan roundabout with a new underpass and a landmark light installation called the (Lichtring). The project aims to improve traffic flow to Veldhoven while transforming the intersection into a green, climate-resilient space for the local community.
Community
Veldhoven to host public meeting on futuristic home heating measures
Veldhoven residents are invited to a public meeting on 12 March to explore how the town will heat its buildings in a post-gas era. Independent researchers will present potential energy scenarios for 2050 and gather local feedback for a final report on the town's sustainable future.
Community
International women’s day at the Park Theatre
The Centro Latinoamericano de Orientación (C.L.O.) celebrated International Women’s Day in Eindhoven on Saturday, 7 March. Held at the Parktheater (Parktheater), the event brought...
Business
Construction begins on 400 new homes in Eindhoven’s Gestel district
A major new housing project has broken move-in ground in Eindhoven, bringing 400 energy-efficient homes to the Gestel district. Supported by funding from the city and ASML, the development will transform a former school site into a mix of affordable rentals and private housing.
Business
Strijp-S to get a 24-storey tower with 176 homes
Developers have reached a deal to build a new 24-storey residential tower at the historic Strijp-S site in Eindhoven. The PULSE project will feature 176 rental homes and creative workspaces designed to honour the area’s industrial heritage.