The Eindhoven city council has approved the redevelopment of Wilhelminaplein. This means that plans presented in May can be brought to fruition.
The square will have 40 trees 1300 square metres of green areas and 1200 square metres of paved ground on which events can be held.
There will also be water sprinklers on the square; for the necessary cooling in the hot months and fun for children to play with. Furthermore, the sidewalks will get the ‘Eindhoven tile’. These are already on Stratumseind and are also being used to decorate other places in the city centre.
Traffic
The square will become less accessible to cars. “The traffic lane between Heilige Geeststraat and Prins Hendrikstraat will disappear to make it safer and more pleasant to sit on the pavement cafès,” says the municipality. In addition, the parking spaces near Willemstraat will disappear. Fifteen spots will remain for permit holders.
Preparations for the tender for the redesign will begin in the coming period. The goal is to begin work in the second half of 2025. The municipality will communicate the exact date after discussing with immediate areas.
Source: Studio040
For Eindhoven News: Chaitali Sengupta
