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Eindhoven city officials have announced plans to construct approximately 5,400 new student apartments within eight years to mitigate the city's severe student housing shortage. This initiative is among the largest expansions of student housing in the Netherlands, responding to a growing student population.

The project includes collaborations with Eindhoven University of Technology, Fontys Universities of Applied Sciences, and housing corporations Woonbedrijf and Vestide. Identified sites include 1,000 units on Dorgelolaan, 130 at the former VGZ building, and several others across the city. The housing units will be gradually developed, with a focus on supporting the local talent needs driven by the semiconductor sector.