The old Groeseind was a gritty, highly uniform neighbourhood of 380 small social rental homes, built in the 1920s and 1950s. This Tilburg area was characterised by narrow streets, which also included parking. There was very little greenery.

By the end of the last century, the houses were technically outdated and no longer met residents’ housing requirements. A business park with garages, a petrol station and a large textile company also caused a lot of nuisance. It was decided to transform the outdated neighbourhood. De Zwarte Hond designed the master plan in 2006 and later the urban plan.

The main means used for restructuring are the addition of more (public) green space and the diversification of the housing supply. New green streets and squares enhance the qualities of the residential environment and provide connections between the old and new parts of the neighbourhood. So-called ‘Delft pavements’ and seating elements invite you to make intensive use of the green outdoor space.

Restructuring processes have a long realisation period. By conducting an open dialogue from the start, trust, commitment and a solution-oriented approach were created. Many participants were involved in this: old and new residents, four benevolent clients, a proactive municipality and a large number of designers.