5 Nov 2026
COMPLETEDA new and improved website
A redesigned website that keeps members better informed, appeals to new members and gives VEBA a professional presence, with its own members’ area, relevant documents for members and the latest news.
PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Visible impact in remarkable places across the city centre.
VEBA is continually working on projects and partnerships that make Amersfoort’s city centre stronger. Our meetings take place in surprising locations around the centre – from historic theatre halls to characterful canal houses. These places help tell the story of what we achieve together.
THE IMPACT VEBA MAKES
What we have already set in motion together
From vision to delivery: what VEBA has achieved in recent years, and what we’re working on now.
- Completed
- In progress
Sep 2026
COMPLETEDNew to the team: City Centre Property Manager
With the arrival of Christien Kuysters as City Centre Property Manager, VEBA gains extra clout. Thanks to support from the Municipality of Amersfoort, the role can be filled on a permanent basis.
- IN PROGRESS
Remit of the City Centre Property Manager
Our City Centre Property Manager is working out the next steps. This work is scheduled for the period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.
Strengthening VEBA as an organisation
Growing VEBA’s membership
Regular communication with members
Working together in the City Centre Coalition
Exploring sustainable funding for VEBA
Sep 2026
COMPLETEDGoal: more resources for the city centre
For VEBA, funding is not an afterthought but a precondition. That is why we have set the goal of raising more resources, so that plans for the city centre can actually be delivered.
9 Feb 2026
COMPLETEDCity centre debate at Theater De Lieve Vrouw
VEBA gets the city moving. At Theater De Lieve Vrouw, the association brought councillors, property owners and businesses together for a political debate on the future of Amersfoort’s city centre: a powerful conversation in which knowledge, interests and ideas came together.
9 Feb 2026
COMPLETED10-point plan drawn up
Our ambitions have been translated into a 10-point plan with concrete actions for the city centre. As the City Centre Coalition, we have drawn up 10 action points, which come together in the following themes:
- An attractive city centre: improvements to the public realm
- A lively city centre: a rich and varied offer for everyone
- A future-proof city centre: a plan that works in the long term
- Working together in the city centre: clear lines of communication12 Nov 2025
COMPLETEDCo-founder of the City Centre Coalition
Together with OBA and DAC, VEBA laid the foundations of the City Centre Coalition (Coalitie Stadshart). Property owners, businesses and the cultural sector now work on one shared agenda for the city centre, rather than each going their own way.
5 Nov 2025
COMPLETED‘From challenge to opportunity’ – a new vision and strategy
Together with Boer & Croon, VEBA drew up a new vision and strategy for a sustainable, future-proof city centre. The plan sets out why action is urgent (vacant premises, uneven quality of shopfronts and fragmented sustainability efforts) and translates this into three tracks: accessibility, quality and sustainability.
16 Oct 2018
COMPLETEDCity Centre Vision
Together with its partners, VEBA set out a shared vision for the heart of the city: a city centre that is attractive, lively and future-proof for residents, visitors, businesses and property owners alike. The vision ties in with the municipality’s pillars: vital and vibrant, surprising and attractive, accessible and liveable.
“VEBA is also simply a fun and sociable association.”
LATEST
News from the city centre
City centre lights up for Christmas
Once again, Christmas lights bring extra warmth and cheer to Amersfoort’s city centre.
Sep 2025
Amersfoort city centre bid book now open to all
Discover Amersfoort’s strengths, growth and opportunities as a business location in the new bid book from Citymarketing Amersfoort.
Nov 2025
Masterplan ‘From challenge to opportunity’: new vision and strategy
Boer & Croon presents a masterplan for Amersfoort city centre
1 Oct 2026
City Centre Property Manager starts
Christien Kuysters joined the VEBA team this month as City Centre Property Manager.
9 Sep 2026
City Centre Coalition presents its plans to the city council
DAC, OBA and VEBA present their joint City Centre Coalition plans to the city council.
8 Sep 2026
Municipality invests in managing the city centre
With support from the Municipality of Amersfoort, VEBA can fill the role of City Centre Property Manager on a permanent basis.
“With its knowledge of the property market and dedication to working together, VEBA helps to build an attractive, future-proof and economically vibrant city centre.”
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