leefbaarheidsprogramma

Leefbaarheidsprogramma, literally a livability program, is a policy document used in the Netherlands to define the goals, priorities, and measures aimed at improving the quality of life in towns and neighborhoods. It is commonly produced by local political parties, coalitions, or municipal administrations and may function as part of a campaign program or governance agenda. The term emphasizes addressing everyday concerns of residents, such as safety, cleanliness, housing, traffic, and public spaces.

Content typically covers safety and public order, housing and urban development, mobility and accessibility, care and welfare, education and youth, economy, environment and sustainability, and participation of residents. The program outlines concrete initiatives, funding priorities, performance indicators, and timelines; it may be accompanied by a budget, an implementation plan, and evaluation measures. In practice, the leefbaarheidsprogramma guides coalition agreements in a municipality and communicates the government's approach to residents.

Development and reception: The program is usually drafted with input from residents, associations, businesses, and experts; its credibility depends on execution and results. Critics may view such documents as broad or slogan-driven; supporters see them as a useful framework for addressing day-to-day living conditions. While most commonly associated with Dutch local politics, the concept of a livability program is mirrored in other countries under different names.