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Almere

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Almere is preparing the first 7,500 homes of its new Pampus district and 1,250 student homes at Campus Almere Centrum, while introducing a tax on long-empty homes and replacing about 180 bus shelters on its rapid-bus network.

Updated · Checked against official sources

  • Population

    233,742

    end of August 2026

  • Mayor

    Hein van der Loo

  • EU programmes

    4

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Projects we track

6 projects · 1 under way

    1. Planned
    2. Funded
    3. Under way
    4. Completed

    Almere Pampus: first phase of a new district

    A new district whose first phase would bring 7,500 homes and 4,000 jobs; the city is asking the national government for a fund for schools, sport and care facilities and for clarity by 2028 on funding a link to Amsterdam across the IJmeer, with a proposal to the council due in early 2027.

    Funded by Gemeente Almere, seeking investment from the national government (BO MIRT 2026) Regeneration and housing

    Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

    1. Planned
    2. Funded
    3. Under way
    4. Completed

    Campus Almere Centrum student housing

    The city, student landlord DUWO and housing association GoedeStede reserved land on the Esplanade for about 1,250 student homes next to the new Windesheim university of applied sciences building; construction of a first phase of about 600 homes is planned to start at the end of 2028.

    Funded by Stichting DUWO and Woningstichting GoedeStede, with Gemeente Almere Regeneration and housing

    Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

    1. Planned
    2. Funded
    3. Under way
    4. Completed

    Vacancy tax on empty homes

    To bring about 400 empty homes back into use, Almere is introducing a tax of €2,000 a year from 2027 on owners of homes empty for a year or longer, rising from 2028; the council is due to adopt the bylaw later in 2026.

    Regeneration and housing

    Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

    1. Planned
    2. Funded
    3. Under way
    4. Completed

    New bus shelters on the rapid-bus network

    About 180 of the city's ageing bus shelters, out of 245 stops on its Bus Rapid Transit network, are to be replaced with a modular design, better lighting, travel information and step-free access; the first new shelters are expected in early 2027.

    Budget €4.5-5 million Funded by Mostly national government funds for public transport (Bikker-gelden), with a Province of Flevoland grant for accessibility Mobility

    Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

    1. Planned
    2. Funded
    3. Under way
    4. Completed

    Almere Isoleren insulation grants

    A grant scheme for owners of poorly insulated houses, launched in September 2025; after the original €2.65 million ran out within three months, the city raised the budget once to €3.05 million so that all valid applications can be paid.

    Budget €3,050,000 Funded by Gemeente Almere Climate and energy

    Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

    1. Planned
    2. Funded
    3. Under way
    4. Completed

    Stadspas Almere city pass

    A new city pass giving discounts and free access to culture, sport, nature and education, launched in June 2026 for residents on social assistance, with a version for all residents to follow later in the year.

    Funded by Gemeente Almere, with delivery partner BS&F Inclusion

    Status checked 23 October 2026 · Source

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