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Eindhoven

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A new PRO, CDA and D66 coalition took office in June 2026 as a full electricity grid puts Eindhoven's housing plans and climate goals under pressure.

Updated · Checked against official sources

  • Population

    249,987

    end of August 2026

  • Mayor

    Jeroen Dijsselbloem

  • EU programmes

    6

Latest

  1. Inclusion ·

    Eindhoven opens 19 temporary studios for formerly homeless residents in De Zuidwester

    Eindhoven has opened the converted Zuidwester building, with 19 studios as a temporary home for people who were homeless and a neighbourhood room run by local residents.

    Facts and source
    • The converted Zuidwester offers 19 studios as a temporary home for 19 people who were previously homeless.
    • Residents usually stay one to two years, with support from Springplank040.
    • A team of local residents will run the building's new neighbourhood room.

    Source: Gemeente Eindhoven, “Tijdelijk thuis voor 19 Eindhovenaren in verbouwde Zuidwester”

  2. Climate and energy ·

    Eindhoven hackathon looks for ways to make better use of the full electricity grid

    The City of Eindhoven ran the Recharge Eindhoven Hackathon, where 12 teams spent two days on practical answers to grid congestion.

    Facts and source
    • Twelve teams worked for two days on practical solutions to the problems on the electricity grid.
    • A total of €8,500 in prize money was awarded.
    • First prize went to team De Vonk for the concept Same Grid - More Homes.

    Source: Gemeente Eindhoven, “Hackathon brengt denkkracht samen voor oplossingen bij netcongestie”

  3. Regeneration and housing ·

    Grid congestion: only 2,156 of more than 13,000 planned Eindhoven homes get capacity

    Grid operator Enexis has given provisional capacity to 13 Eindhoven housing projects with 2,156 homes, while 59 projects with 10,845 homes go on a waiting list.

    Facts and source
    • Thirteen Eindhoven housing projects with 2,156 homes in total receive provisional transport capacity from Enexis.
    • Fifty-nine other projects with 10,845 homes currently have no room on the grid and join a waiting list.
    • About 17% of the more than 13,000 registered homes are allocated capacity.

    Source: Gemeente Eindhoven, “Impact netcongestie wordt duidelijk: woningbouw in Eindhoven onder druk”

  4. Climate and energy ·

    Eindhoven opens the Energiehuis, a walk-in centre for home energy advice

    The City of Eindhoven and partners have opened the Energiehuis in the WoensXL shopping centre, offering residents independent advice on saving energy and making their homes more sustainable.

    Facts and source
    • The Energiehuis offers independent advice and practical help with saving energy and making homes more sustainable.
    • The centre is located in the WoensXL shopping centre.
    • Residents can walk in without an appointment with any energy question.

    Source: Gemeente Eindhoven, “Eindhoven opent het Energiehuis”

  5. Regeneration and housing ·

    Eindhoven signs development agreement for the 700-home Schellenskwartier

    The City of Eindhoven has signed an agreement with Woonbedrijf, B-Right, RMJ Vastgoed and PPHE Hotel Group to take forward the Schellenskwartier, a district of about 700 homes by the Dommel.

    Facts and source
    • The city signed an agreement with Woonbedrijf, B-Right, RMJ Vastgoed and PPHE Hotel Group to continue the plan.
    • The area will get about 700 homes and related facilities.
    • The area is expected to be developed step by step between 2027 and 2035.

    Source: Gemeente Eindhoven, “Anterieure overeenkomst voor Schellenskwartier”

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Projects we track

6 projects · 2 completed · 1 under way

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

    OV-knoop Eindhoven: underground bus station at Eindhoven Centraal

    A preferred design for a new transport hub with an underground bus station, a two-level bicycle park and a new station hall was chosen in January 2026; first construction steps are expected from 2030.

    Funded by Gemeente Eindhoven, ProRail, NS, Province of Noord-Brabant and the national government (Brainport and Beethoven deals) Mobility

    Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

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

    Schellenskwartier

    A new district of about 700 homes between the city centre and the Dommel river; the city and developers signed the development agreement in June 2026 and expect phased construction between 2027 and 2035.

    Regeneration and housing

    Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

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

    Eindhoven-Helmond cycle superhighway

    A 13.7 km cycle route between the central stations of Eindhoven and Helmond, built with the province and neighbouring municipalities; the new section north of the railway was scheduled to finish in September 2026.

    Funded by Gemeente Eindhoven with the Province of Noord-Brabant and the municipalities of Nuenen, Helmond and Geldrop-Mierlo Mobility

    Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

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

    B5 nature project

    With the other four largest cities of Brabant, Eindhoven plans new nature areas and ecological corridors; its share is 130 hectares of nature and 20 km of corridors, with the first designs under review.

    Climate and energy

    Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

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

    Energiehuis energy advice centre

    A walk-in centre in the WoensXL shopping centre giving residents independent advice on saving energy and making their homes more sustainable, opened on 24 September 2026.

    Climate and energy

    Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

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

    De Zuidwester temporary housing

    A converted building with 19 studios for people who were previously homeless, plus a neighbourhood room run by residents, opened on 14 October 2026.

    Inclusion

    Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

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