Ghent wants to nurture the growth and development of business, but not at the expense of health and environment. Ghent encourages companies to operate in a sustainable way, offering the necessary support.

Industrial/commercial building plot management

The same principals are followed for the development of new commercial/industrial building plots as for the re-development of existing ones. The collaboration between businesses, as well as between businesses and the authorities leads to better business results, less strain on the environment and a more efficient use of space. Building plot management ensures that the plots increase in quality and that they maintain their value.

Good Practices

Two run-down building plots in the Ghent region have been successfully turned around in this way: Drongen 1 and Gentbrugge 2. Their business alliances are still operational.

Aware of the surroundings

Sustainable personnel management and the development of good relations with the local area are part of this approach. Gentbrugge is an area where such good relations exist: businesses make their premises available to local inhabitants for courses.

The city helps companies find and retain good personnel by improved personnel management. The city aims to find good jobs for as many people as possible in this way.