{"id":4406011,"date":"2025-07-09T09:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/?p=4406011"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:05:50","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%8a-achieving-water-benefits-at-business-parks-a-retouch-nexus-belgian-case-study-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/2025\/07\/09\/%f0%9f%8c%8a-achieving-water-benefits-at-business-parks-a-retouch-nexus-belgian-case-study-event\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf0a Achieving Water Benefits at Business Parks \u2013 A RETOUCH NEXUS Belgian Case Study Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On <\/span><\/span>20<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> June 2025<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <\/span><\/span>VITO<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, together with the <\/span><\/span>City of Ghent<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <\/span><\/span>North Sea Port<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and<\/span> <\/span><\/span>VLAIO<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/strong>organized<\/span> an interactive event at the North Sea Port Visitor Centre<\/strong> in Ghent. The event, titled <\/span><\/span>\u201cAchieving water benefits at (<\/em><\/span>greyfield<\/span> and brownfield) business parks<\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/span>,<\/span> was designed to bring together <\/span><\/span>project developers<\/strong>, engineering firms<\/strong>, construction companies<\/strong>, and public authorities<\/strong><\/span><\/span> to exchange knowledge and practical solutions for improving water management in business parks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The challenge: balancing legislation and sustainability<\/h3>\n

In <\/span>Flanders<\/span>, <\/span>project<\/span> <\/span>developers<\/span> face <\/span>increasingly<\/span> strict <\/span><\/span>rainwater<\/span><\/strong> management<\/strong> <\/span>legislation<\/span><\/strong><\/span>, <\/span>requiring<\/span> innovative <\/span>strategies<\/span> to <\/span>handle<\/span> <\/span>stormwater<\/span>, <\/span>reduce<\/span> <\/span>flooding<\/span> <\/span>risk<\/span>, and <\/span>promote<\/span> water <\/span>reuse<\/span>. At the <\/span>same<\/span> time, <\/span>there<\/span> <\/span>is<\/span> <\/span>growing<\/span> <\/span>interest<\/span> in <\/span>implementing<\/span> <\/span><\/span>blue<\/span>-green <\/span>measures<\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span>that<\/span> <\/span>improve<\/span> <\/span>heat<\/span> management, water <\/span>resilience<\/span>, and the <\/span>quality<\/span> of the <\/span>working<\/span> <\/span>environment<\/span> in business <\/span>parks<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event provided a forum for sharing experiences, <\/span>showcasing<\/span> best practices, and exploring the technical and economic feasibility of integrating water-neutral and nature-based solutions into business park developments – whether on <\/span>greyfield<\/span>, or brownfield sites.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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What<\/span> <\/span>was<\/span> <\/span>discussed<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The afternoon programme combined presentations, technical insights, and an interactive demonstration:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The <\/span>City of Ghent<\/span><\/b> presented its urban water policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Aquafin<\/span><\/b> shared advice on water and environmental management, highlighting a reference case that illustrates successful practices.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • VITO<\/span><\/b> introduced its <\/span>Guideline for Water Neutrality at Business Parks<\/span><\/i>, providing developers with actionable recommendations for achieving water-neutral design.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A guided tour of the <\/span>Water Experience Container<\/span><\/b> offered participants a hands-on look at decentralised water solutions and how they can be applied in business park settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • REVIVE<\/span><\/b>, a project promoter, discussed a reference case where water was given a meaningful purpose on a brownfield bunsiness park.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • VITO<\/span><\/b> also presented the cost-benefit analysis and business model developed within the <\/span>RETOUCH NEXUS Belgian case study<\/span><\/b>, specifically focusing on decentralised water networks in <\/span>Keiberg-Vossem<\/span><\/b> and <\/span>Tielt<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Building connections for future action<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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            The event successfully fostered dialogue between <\/span>research centres<\/span><\/b>, <\/span>project developers<\/span><\/b>, and <\/span>engineering firms<\/span><\/b>. One-on-one discussions during the closing networking session allowed participants to explore collaboration opportunities and reflect on how innovative water strategies could be applied in upcoming business park projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

            The event strengthened the foundation for <\/span>future partnerships<\/span><\/b> and highlighted the growing importance of having a solid <\/span>business plan <\/span><\/b>for implementing blue-green measures. As sustainability expectations and regulatory requirements evolve, such business plans will be essential for turning ambitions into reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Want to know more?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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            The insights and exchanges from this event reflect the core of RETOUCH NEXUS<\/strong>: connecting local challenges<\/strong> with integrated<\/strong>, sustainable<\/strong> solutions<\/strong>. Don’t hesitate to dive deeper into our Belgian case study<\/strong> and to explore how we’re supporting water-smart business parks.<\/p>\n

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