With the arrival of squatters, Utrecht neighborhood finally has neighbors after 10 years: ‘They seem like great people’

After 10 years Burgemeester Reigersstraat finally has neighbors with squatters

As she says this, Annemarie discovers that the sunshade on the balcony is still working. “This is great,” she calls out to her housemates. The squatters have been here for a week, but they have big plans. A neighbor at the back will let them tap water. They can probably get electricity for a small fee through a neighbor. That is desperately needed, according to Mus. “Ultimately, we also want to give this place back to the neighborhood. It has to become a creative place for everyone. Then it would be nice if we could offer people a cup of coffee instead of them having to bring it themselves.”

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