Living in Utrecht Region: New Housing and Development Opportunities

Finding a home can be challenging, but the Utrecht Region continues to develop new neighbourhoods and improve existing ones. From urban areas with green spaces to projects in towns like Zeist and Nieuwegein, staying informed about regional developments can help you explore future housing possibilities.

Newbuilds in and around Utrecht City
The municipality of Utrecht lists dozens of current and future building projects across neighbourhoods such as Leidsche Rijn, Merwede, Overvecht and more, reflecting the city’s aim to provide affordable, sustainable and well-connected housing for a growing population.

Some notable projects include:

• Bloom Merwede – A large mixed-use neighbourhood with over 1,000 homes, combining green outdoor spaces, water views and sustainability features with easy access to central Utrecht.​ Bloom Merwede
• Cartesius Utrecht – A future neighbourhood that will house around 2,800 homes, with lots of greenery, shared mobility options and a focus on healthy, sustainable living. Cartesius Utrecht
• Smaller and newer developments such as Cix Merwede, Nosara and Cobana & Coco in Utrecht offer a variety of apartments and townhouses. Cix Merwede, Nosara en Coco & Cobana

New Housing Options in the Wider Region
Beyond Utrecht city, regional towns and municipalities also offer significant new housing stock:

• Zeist — Projects like Eikenstein and Het Huys van Zeist provide modern homes in a leafy environment. Eikenstein en Het Huys van Zeist
• Nieuwegein — Developments such as Common Ground and CityPromenade combine residential living with local amenities and good transport links. Common Ground en citypromenade.nl
• Woerden and IJsselstein — Both towns have ongoing and future new build projects, offering options at a slightly lower price point while still within easy reach of Utrecht. Nieuwbouw Woerden projectoverzicht en Nieuwbouw Woerden projectoverzicht

Why This Matters for Internationals
The region’s future-oriented housing strategy aims to create living spaces that are sustainable, connected and family-friendly, appealing to internationals looking to settle long-term. With excellent transport links to the Dutch Randstad and easy access to nature and urban amenities alike, Utrecht Region blends city convenience with suburban comfort. 

Whether you’re exploring long-term settlement, house-hunting, planning a move with your family, or simply curious about regional development, keep an eye on these projects and resources like NieuwBouw in Utrecht Region for updates and opportunities.

Explore current housing projects in the Utrecht Region:
https://www.nieuwbouw-in-utrecht.nl/ (overview of >80 regional newbuild projects)