Residential communities for older people are often presented as a solution for the future housing and care needs of older residents. Are these residential communities simply a matter of bringing suitable homes together, or is there more to it? And what are the actual benefits of this form of living? If you really want to understand how it works, come to this session by Stichting Wel over Wonen in collaboration with Platform 31, Aanjaagteam WWZO and Altera.
Using experiences in the Netherlands in general and specifically the now several years old De Vroon (The Hague) as a case study, we will address the questions above. Bart Santhagens (Altera) and Diana Aten (community manager Stadkwadraat and Stichting WelOverWonen) will go into the De Vroon case in depth. Susan van Klaveren provides an overview of the situation across the country. Led by Heleen Stigter (Aanjaagteam WWZO), we will discuss the lessons learned so far in the development and maintenance of residential communities for older people.
Moderator: Heleen Stigter (Aanjaagteam Wonen Welzijn Zorg voor Ouderen)
Speakers:
- Susan van Klaveren (Senior Project Manager Housing and Care, Platform 31)
- Bart van Eibergen Sandhagens (Asset Manager Residential, Altera)
- Gert Jan te Velde (Stichting WelOverWonen | Te Velde Architectenbureau)
- Diana Aten-Konkelaar (Advisor for collective living, Stichting WelOverWonen | Stadkwadraat)
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday afternoon at 13:15 in Forum 1!
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
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For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.