The Bepmap by Wesley van Leeuwen

Langerak

wesleyvanleeuwen2004 — 2024-10-22 10:14:58 UTC

Bep lives on the Langerakbaan. Here, Langerak Housing Group provides living spaces that are particularly attractive for older adults. Bep experiences this housing group positively, as she lives close to friends and has many facilities nearby.

Bus stop

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 11:33:53 UTC

Bep sometimes takes the bus to the centre of Utrecht or to the Central Station. These trips occur occasionally, allowing her to travel outside her neighbourhood.

Pharmacy

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 11:39:42 UTC

Next to the community centre, there is a pharmacy. Bep goes there once a week to pick up her medications and often engages in small talk with the staff.

Pharmacy

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 11:43:44 UTC

However, the threshold of the pharmacy is too high for Bep's walker, which means she needs assistance to enter the pharmacy.

Groenedijk

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 11:53:59 UTC

Bep uses the Groenedijk to reach the shopping centre. However, she doesn’t feel safe on this road after dark. There is some lighting, but it isn’t sufficient. When it is dark she takes a little detour

Optician

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 12:05:14 UTC

There is also an optician nearby. Bep visits the optician occasionally, and since it is close to the supermarket, she finds it easy to combine both during her daily trips.

Jumbo supermarket

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 12:08:58 UTC

Bep goes to the supermarket several times a week. The supermarket is centrally located in the neighbourhood and is easily accessible for Bep, even when she brings her walker.

Community centre

wesleyvanleeuwen2004 — 2024-10-24 12:12:44 UTC

Once a week, Bep comes to the community centre 'Bij de buren'. Every Thursday, she lunches with other elderly people. She sees her friends and discusses the latest news in the neighbourhood. Besides activities, the community centre helps with all sorts of things. For example, Bep gets help with her struggles in the digital environment.

Jumbo supermarket

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-24 12:12:53 UTC

However, there are also some challenges associated with the supermarket. It is becoming increasingly digital, and Bep does not use the self-service checkout; she prefers the regular ones. The digitalization of the supermarket worries Bep because everything happens quickly, leaving little room for small talk.

Castellum De Hoge Woerd

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 09:36:55 UTC

This museum and theatre is close to Bep's home. Sometimes she goes to the museum with her grandchildren, or to the theatre with friends or family.

Drug store

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 09:42:47 UTC

Next to the supermarket, there is a drug store. Bep visits the drug store for various products that cannot be found in the supermarket or pharmacy. Its proximity to the supermarket makes it easy for Bep to stop by.

Jeu de boules court

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 09:47:13 UTC

At the Langerak Housing Group, there is also a jeu de boules court, which is maintained by the elderly. Bep enjoys spending time with other seniors around this court.

Neighbourhood bus

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 10:01:17 UTC

The neighbourhood bus transports seniors to activities, appointments, or coffee visits. It collaborates with events for the elderly. Bep sometimes uses this bus to attend these events, often travelling with other residents from the 'Seniorennest'.

Bus lane Parkwijk

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 10:04:51 UTC

When Bep walks to the public facilities and the community centre, she encounters the bus lane as an obstacle. The bus lane divides the neighbourhood into separate sections, with buses driving quickly through the area and no clear crossings or even a pavement. Bep has to take a longer route to reach the shopping centre.

General practitioner's practice

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 10:16:28 UTC

Bep visits the general practitioner a few times a year. According to Bep, the staff is not very personal. She would like to go to another doctor, but this is the only one within walking distance. The practice is close to the community centre and the pharmacy.

Dentist

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 10:22:24 UTC

Bep goes to the dentist here. It is quite a walk for Bep, but she is happy with the fact that there are more dental practices within walking distance, so she can choose which one she prefers.

Skate park

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 11:20:05 UTC

The skate park is located near the community centre. Bep likes it when children play outside. However, this park is sometimes a place for hangyouth who cause nuisance.

Elderly basement

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 11:27:16 UTC

One of the buildings in the Langerak Housing Group includes the 'SeniorenNest'. A basement where activities like bingo and trivia are organized. Bep enjoys going there and appreciates the social contact with other seniors.

Playground Molenrakhof

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 11:32:46 UTC

The playground Molenrakhof is located near Bep's house. Bep likes to come here when her grandchildren are visiting, because it is a short walk. When family is visiting, the children can play here without supervision.

Bus stop information

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 12:45:03 UTC

However, the information at the bus stop is mostly digital, and planning travel with public transport is also done digitally. This poses a challenge for Bep, and it sometimes prevents her from using the bus. Also, checking in and out with her public transport pass requires a bit of a routine because it has to go in quite a hurry sometimes.

Church

robinimmerzeel — 2024-10-30 13:04:44 UTC

Bep goes to the Nieuwe Westerkerk on Sundays, usually once and sometimes twice. She used to attend a church that was farther away, but a few years ago this church opened, allowing Bep to walk there.