The city of Enschede is planning to rapidly construct hundreds of homes in its downtown area using the Vallastaden model, developed in Linköping, Sweden. This innovative approach encourages resident participation in design from the outset. Enschede aims to build 400 homes within five years as it grapples with significant housing shortages. The project will involve multiple small developers rather than a single large one to address issues related to rising costs and labor shortages. The Dutch government is funding the initiative with a grant of up to €225,000.