ABSTRACT
In the Netherlands, a policy has been implemented at national level that aims to shrink the social rented housing sector. However, the housing associations and a social housing sector of substantial size play a crucial role in the development of Amsterdam as a sustainable city. A change in thinking is required, away from shrinkage of the social housing sector and towards a dynamic balance in the long term. Collaboration at local and regional level remains essential here, as indicated by the agreements made between tenants, the municipality and housing associations in June 2015.
