Living in the Countryside, what is the Appeal of Bronckhorst?
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2025-06-15
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The municipality of Bronckhorst, part of the region Achterhoek, is facing a demographic shrinkage. Caused by a greying population and the departure of young people. The region is known for its community feeling and togetherness, the so-called ‘noaberschap’. This way of feeling could contribute to welcoming new people into the region and be a solution to tackling this demographic situation. This research shows the reasons people have for wanting to move to the municipality of Bronckhorst and looks into the possible influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on these motives. Representatives of the municipality were consulted and real estate agents were interviewed. Furthermore, a policy analysis was executed and residents, who moved to Bronckhorst between 2020-2023, were asked to fill out a survey. The results show the main reason as being the availability of greenery and space. Overall most respondents have put work as being the least decisive of reasons. Through lived reality, most respondents claim that the COVID-19 pandemic has not influenced their decision to move. The research suggests three recommendations. Firstly, focus on lifelong housing. Secondly, the potential of the Achterhoek c.q. Bronckhorst is not sufficiently demonstrated. And lastly, persuade holidaymakers of the beauty of living in Bronckhorst.
Keywords: shrinking region, moving motives, COVID-19, countryside living
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen