Residents' Meeting for a Climate-Resilient Noord-Hofland
The Municipality of Voorschoten is organizing a residents’ meeting on September 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Bondsgebouw. During this meeting, we will discuss climate change, the associated risks, and possible solutions. Residents of Noord-Hofland are cordially invited.
As a municipality, we work together with our residents to mitigate climate-related hazards. In Noord-Hofland, 39% of the land is privately owned. Simply adapting public spaces is not enough to prevent heat waves, droughts, and flooding. That is why we really need the help of our residents.
The climate is changing
Due to climate change, summers are becoming hotter and drier, while at the same time we are experiencing more intense or prolonged rainfall. This leads to heat waves, droughts, and flooding. For example, buildings or roads can become flooded. Hot days can cause physical discomfort. The Municipality of Voorschoten therefore adopted itsclimate adaptation policyin 2023. This policy includes guidelines to prepare Voorschoten for these climate changes.
Collaboration
Municipal policy staff will be present at the meeting to inform residents of Noord-Hofland about the risks posed by climate change. Together, we will explore possible solutions. We would also like to identify the challenges residents are already facing.
More information
The meeting will take place on Monday, September 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Bondsgebouw, Leidseweg 100, Voorschoten. This meeting is the second in a series of meetings being organized in the neighborhoods of Voorschoten that are most affected by heat and flooding.
Residents who would like to learn more about climate adaptation can visit www.voorschoten.nl/klimaatadaptatie. Do you have any questions? Or would you like to attend? If so, please send an email to klimaatadaptatie@voorschoten.nl.