Spatial economy - Business park management
A thriving spatial economy helps to determine the image of a municipality and a region. It not only provides comfort for its inhabitants, but is also positive for employment. An attractive local economy generates prosperity, strengthens the social fabric, increases investments in infrastructure, in green spaces, in short, in a stronger living environment.
CityD as an advisory board for economic restructuring and transitions
Space for entrepreneurship is scarce. That is why we are forced to approach 'economic zones' differently and equip them as industrial estates of the future. We need to redevelop these zones and aim for the most optimal use in a market-based manner, i.e. 'the right company in the right place'. Not only the function of the plots is important, but also the possible synergies between the companies themselves.
Based on our experience, we propose to place additional emphasis on the integration of knowledge and the search for local support. This not only applies to the various public stakeholders, but also to companies in particular, so that initiatives are supported bottom-up and the various actors are working towards a common goal.
CityD is your independent advisor who identifies and knows the needs of each party. Together we will realise an ultimate plan.
A well-functioning local or regional economy is the result of a balance between all facets of supply and demand. Optimizing the urban business environment is a delicate exercise that depends on a whole range of factors, such as the supply of industrial estates and business premises, business climate, multimodal accessibility, design of the public domain, level of education, etc.
Focus on business park management in 2024
For Ellen De Witte and Kirsten Blanckaert, business park management no longer holds any secrets. All the more reason to further inform and guide entrepreneurs and policymakers in 2024. Because the business park of the future is sustainable and future-proof. With the optimal function: 'the right company in the right place'. Not only the function of the plots is central, but also the possible synergies between companies. An overarching approach with one connecting force: the business park manager. Whether it is business park management, a traders' association or centre management organisation, success lies in effective stakeholder management and sensing the right trigger points. CityD's business park manager is the right choice!
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From visionary plan to a strong economy
CityD helps governments and intermunicipal companies to develop an economic policy vision, tailored to the city, business park or region. This covers all aspects that determine the economic dynamics: development of economic zones, facilitating business and office spaces, (business) park management, service zones, workplaces for the social economy, ...
Once the vision and feasibility are written and approved by all parties involved, the question arises how to implement it. CityD helps governments with (supra-local) allocation policy and with area management of business locations. We answer questions such as:
- What requirements and qualities must companies have for specific zones?
- What are the opportunities or pitfalls?
- How do we deal with restructuring and allotment in times when green fields are a rarity?
- How can we create future-proof concepts that respond to challenges such as energy management, climate change, land scarcity, geopolitics, changing labour mobility, socio-demographic changes?
- How can we pursue a future-oriented policy with different companies that goes beyond joint investments and energy and waste policy?
Finally, there is the realization, including monitoring, of the vision. (Business) park management management in 2024 requires long-term strategic objectives, which are achieved thanks to intensive consultation, active participation and a growing awareness that collaborations only bring benefits for companies and society. Park management must therefore be given a future-proof interpretation that focuses on shared value.
CityD helps investors, developers and company managers to enable their contribution to the local and regional economy. This can be done by setting up partnerships and feasibility studies. This is possible for various types of business premises and investment projects.
Services for local economy and spatial planning
- Policy plan (local) economy
- Business park transition plan and sustainability
- Business park management
- Survey of space and office requirements
- Consultancy in case of restructuring plans
- Area management ('right company in the right place')
- (Supra-local) allocation policy and management
- Interweavability
- Optimal use of space and densification
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