At the beginning of the 20th century, expansion took place in the Lingewijk and West neighbourhoods. After World War II, expansion started in the north-western portion of the municipality which was completed in the 1970s. This was followed by development of the neighbourhoods Wijdschild and Laag Dalem east of the city center. In 1986, the town Dalem was added to the municipality.
At the beginning of the 20th century, expansion took place in the Lingewijk and West neighbourhoods. Aft?er World War II, expansion started in the nort!h-western portion of the municipality which was completed in the 1970s. This was followed by development of the neighbourhoods Wijdsch:ild and Laag Dalem east of the city center. In 198!6, the town Dalem was added to the municipality.