Municipality buys former shopping centre
The municipality of Heerlen is buying the former shopping centre De Klomp on Willemstraat from Loft Heerlen BV. This purchase marks a new chapter for an area that has been struggling with vacancy and social problems for years.
De Klomp, once a lively shopping centre and for a long time the location of the day and night shelter, has lost its shine and now lies aimlessly. That needs to change.
Implementation of quality
Alderman city center development, Jordy Clemens : “Wilhelminaplein is a gateway to our city centre and deserves a high-quality filling. Here you give residents, entrepreneurs and visitors a beautiful place to be proud of. This place will be the link between a turbulent past and a vibrant future.”
New purpose
We are investigating which function is most suitable for this location and fits in with the vision for Heerlen-Centrum. Here we are working on a vibrant and attractive city centre. We are thinking of housing, culture, education, green or recreation. A combination of these functions is also possible. As long as it increases the attractiveness of the area. The municipality is entering into discussions with the only tenant in the Klomp, Fairplay Casino.