Groessen
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VERBINDED
DORPSHART
VERBINDED
DORPSHART
© Sanne Smits
2021-2023 Groessen
jannekederksen has been involved in the planning and process for the village center in Groessen since 2012. She was a part of the Dorpsvisie Groessen working group in 2012 and was the landscape designer for the Dorpshart Groessen 2014-2016 project, which was called "Marsroute naar een nieuw dorpshart" (March route to a new village center).
click here for vision & ‘’Marsroute naar een nieuwdorpshart’’
In 2019, she initiated and worked as a landscape designer on "Een levendig dorpshart voor Groessen" (A vibrant village center for Groessen) at Buro Sant en Co. The Groessen Village Council commissioned Buro Sant en Co to produce a vision/sketch design for the public space of the Dorpshart van Groessen. The sketch design is based on the knowledge and documentation acquired since 2012. click here for the sketch design
In 2021-2023, jannekederksen worked as a landscape designer and advisor for the Dorpshart Commissie working group. This process is described on this page.
The Dorpsraad (Village Council) has established a committee called the "Dorpshart committee" for the redesign of the village center. The goal of this committee is to bring the design of the village center closer to fruition. The first step in this process is to take an inventory of the principles, opportunities, and desires of the Groessense population with regards to the village center.
The task of the committee is to take inventory of the wishes and needs of the village regarding the design of the village center. The building blocks for this inventory are the "Marsroute" (2014), the principles from the landschape vision of Sant & Co (2019), and the current situation. Involving the people of Groessen in this process is essential.
jannekederksen has been involved in the planning and process for the village center in Groessen since 2012. She was a part of the Dorpsvisie Groessen working group in 2012 and was the landscape designer for the Dorpshart Groessen 2014-2016 project, which was called "Marsroute naar een nieuw dorpshart" (March route to a new village center).
click here for vision & ‘’Marsroute naar een nieuwdorpshart’’
In 2019, she initiated and worked as a landscape designer on "Een levendig dorpshart voor Groessen" (A vibrant village center for Groessen) at Buro Sant en Co. The Groessen Village Council commissioned Buro Sant en Co to produce a vision/sketch design for the public space of the Dorpshart van Groessen. The sketch design is based on the knowledge and documentation acquired since 2012. click here for the sketch design
In 2021-2023, jannekederksen worked as a landscape designer and advisor for the Dorpshart Commissie working group. This process is described on this page.
The Dorpsraad (Village Council) has established a committee called the "Dorpshart committee" for the redesign of the village center. The goal of this committee is to bring the design of the village center closer to fruition. The first step in this process is to take an inventory of the principles, opportunities, and desires of the Groessense population with regards to the village center.
The task of the committee is to take inventory of the wishes and needs of the village regarding the design of the village center. The building blocks for this inventory are the "Marsroute" (2014), the principles from the landschape vision of Sant & Co (2019), and the current situation. Involving the people of Groessen in this process is essential.
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Inspiration afternoon
On October 16th, 2021, an inspiration afternoon was organized for the people of Groessen to gather their ideas concerning the plans for a beautiful village center for Groessen. They were able to use "mood boards" to stick on stickers representing their preferred ideas. Additionally, there were sheets available where people could write and draw their ideas. Members of the "Dorpshart committee" provided explanations upon request about the information that was displayed. In a pleasant atmosphere, an estimated 250 visitors shared numerous ideas and visions regarding various topics and aspects related inspiration afternoonto a beautiful village center.
Not only were ideas exchanged, but there was also plenty to do. Many visitors took advantage of the opportunity to climb the church tower, and the Stichting Herbestemming Andreaskerk Groessen (Foundation for the Reuse of the Andreaskerk Groessen) also drew a lot of interest. Plant enthusiast and expert Mark Heebing made several rounds with interested parties and informed them about the planting around the village center. Information about "Groessen Bloeit" and the Klompenpaden (wooden shoe paths) was also available. The older youth had the opportunity to participate in a soccer match and jump on the bouncy castle, and they also flexed their muscles in the competition for the title "the strongest person in Groessen."
In preparation for the inspiration afternoon, the primary school IKC Joannes was also involved: children contributed their beautiful sketches/drawings of the future village center, which were displayed at the event. On the day itself, the youngest visitors made beautiful sidewalk chalk drawings on the Schuttersplein.
On October 16th, 2021, an inspiration afternoon was organized for the people of Groessen to gather their ideas concerning the plans for a beautiful village center for Groessen. They were able to use "mood boards" to stick on stickers representing their preferred ideas. Additionally, there were sheets available where people could write and draw their ideas. Members of the "Dorpshart committee" provided explanations upon request about the information that was displayed. In a pleasant atmosphere, an estimated 250 visitors shared numerous ideas and visions regarding various topics and aspects related inspiration afternoonto a beautiful village center.
Not only were ideas exchanged, but there was also plenty to do. Many visitors took advantage of the opportunity to climb the church tower, and the Stichting Herbestemming Andreaskerk Groessen (Foundation for the Reuse of the Andreaskerk Groessen) also drew a lot of interest. Plant enthusiast and expert Mark Heebing made several rounds with interested parties and informed them about the planting around the village center. Information about "Groessen Bloeit" and the Klompenpaden (wooden shoe paths) was also available. The older youth had the opportunity to participate in a soccer match and jump on the bouncy castle, and they also flexed their muscles in the competition for the title "the strongest person in Groessen."
In preparation for the inspiration afternoon, the primary school IKC Joannes was also involved: children contributed their beautiful sketches/drawings of the future village center, which were displayed at the event. On the day itself, the youngest visitors made beautiful sidewalk chalk drawings on the Schuttersplein.
© Sanne Smits
The working group has formulated all the desires and needs, in addition to all the input collected from the residents at various moments. These desires and needs have been divided into seven main categories:
1. Basic needs and wishes;
2. Zoning and use;
3. Greenery and water;
4. Paving and identity;
5. Design elements and identity;
6. Logistics and traffic;
7. Parking.
Finally, recommendations have been made to the Dorpsraad and the Municipality of Duiven to further advance this plan.
1. Basic needs and wishes;
2. Zoning and use;
3. Greenery and water;
4. Paving and identity;
5. Design elements and identity;
6. Logistics and traffic;
7. Parking.
Finally, recommendations have been made to the Dorpsraad and the Municipality of Duiven to further advance this plan.
jannekederksen 2025 — Rotterdam, The Netherlands