The livability of all Dutch homes has been made visible in a 3D map. Livability is calculated by approximately one hundred indicators, such as the presence of green space, number of primary schools and safety. This information is smartly combined in the product Omgevingsserver with data about buildings and thus homes. The Omgevingsserver shows livability, ranging from “very poor” to “excellent”, in a 3D image of all of the Netherlands. This information supports policymakers in improving the living environment. But also, for example, real estate agents who need to value a home can use this information.
The Livability Meter is a public dataset on livability in all neighborhoods and districts of the Netherlands. Livability is hereby defined as the extent to which the living environment meets the conditions and needs we impose on it. It shows the current situation in the neighborhood, but also the developments and backgrounds of the neighborhood and surroundings. To visualize livability, one hundred indicators are used, subdivided into five dimensions. With this, the Livability Meter forms the basis for policy preparation, adjustment and evaluation for various parties. The Livability Meter is updated biannually by the Ministry of Interior Affairs.
Omgevingsserver is a data service with current location data in which more than one hundred datasets from a large number of national sources are brought together. In addition to the Livability Meter, information is available about, for example, building function, energy label, WOZ value and Natura2000 areas. The Omgevingsserver is used by information managers within both public and private organizations that are active in the management and development of the living environment. The addition of the Livability Meter to the Omgevingsserver enables this information manager to get an even better picture of this living environment.