A residential multi‑unit development in Diepeveen, Rotterdam, illustrates how pension fund capital can contribute to adequate, sustainable and affordable housing. The project addresses the city’s housing shortage, particularly for middle‑income households, and forms part of broader national efforts to expand the housing stock. It delivers a mix of mid‑range and upmarket rental apartments alongside owner‑occupied homes, supporting a diverse residential community.

The project incorporates climate‑resilience measures informed by a tailored geographic information system, which assessed long‑term risks. Actions include raising the terrain to mitigate flooding and evaluating environmental vulnerabilities linked to location and operations.

Resource efficiency is integrated through the installation of solar panels across the roof and connection of homes to Rotterdam’s district heating system. The development adds 187 homes across five buildings, with more than 80% of the 90 rental units classified as mid‑range.

Key figures:

• Building condition: Five newly constructed residential buildings
• Building type: Residential multi‑unit
• Building age: 1929 (renovation 2023)
• Primary energy consumption: BENG 2 indicator, maximum primary fossil energy consumption of less than 40–50 kWh/m² per year
• Energy performance certificate rating: A++
• Renewables: Roof equipped with solar panels

_{Image source: © Dura Vermeer — Diepeveen residential development.}