THE STEP

How do we develop an environment where residents naturally meet, exercise, and relax? During the workshop 'THE STEP towards a vital living environment', we will discuss this with professionals from municipalities, real estate, area development, education, healthcare, and welfare. Together, we will explore how to make health and vitality a natural part of the living environment of tomorrow.

What can you expect?

An inspiring program with networking, knowledge sharing, and action:

• Welcome by Alfred van Kempen, director of Wasven
• Launch of the Position Paper for a Vital Brainport by Anne-Marijn de Wit, Director of Public Health at GGD Brabant-Zuidoost
• Interactive keynote 'Nice places in large and small municipalities' by Vincent Luyendijk, author of De Fijne Stad
• Breakout sessions on the development of Blue Zone neighborhoods
• Closing networking drinks

For whom?

For professionals and administrators working at municipalities, developers, real estate organizations, educational institutions, healthcare and welfare organizations, and other partners who contribute to a healthy and vibrant living environment.

Practical information

• Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
• Time: 15:30 to 17:30

Location

• Wasven
• Celebeslaan 30
• 5641 AG Eindhoven