Municipalities and provinces shared their experiences regarding collaborative efforts to create green, healthy business parks during the working session of the Working Group on Government and the Working Landscape (WOW).

'Werklandschappen van de Toekomst'

During the coalition day for the “Work Landscapes of the Future” program on March 12 in Zaltbommel, the Working Group on Government Work Landscapes (WOW) met for a workshop on integrated collaboration. The focus was on how an integrated core team within government agencies can contribute to the development of future-proof work landscapes.

Working Group on Public Authorities and Working Landscapes (WOW)

Municipalities, provinces, as well as water boards, drinking water companies, and environmental agencies involved in the Living Labs and Ambassador Sites within the Working Landscapes program are collaborating on innovations related to supporting policies. Through the Working Group on Public Authorities and Working Landscapes (WOW), they are joining forces in the transition and sharing knowledge and experiences based on practical opportunities and challenges. In this way, they are creating the conditions for the transition to working landscapes and contributing to further scaling up.

Core Team in Waalwijk

During the meeting, two municipalities discussed their experiences with integrated collaboration on “Werklandschappen.” In Waalwijk, a core team and steering committee have been established to coordinate “Werklandschappen,” “Grote Oogst” (North Brabant province), and a local Green Deal, bringing together various initiatives and departments. These include greening, energy, and circularity. There is also an interdepartmental consultation within the municipality where departments coordinate projects in business parks on a weekly basis. With the core team, the steering group, and the interdepartmental consultation, it is easier for the municipality to take an integrated approach to and assess projects in business parks.

Project Manager for the Integrated Area Approach in Apeldoorn

In Apeldoorn, a project manager for an integrated area approach has been appointed to coordinate efforts across themes such as climate adaptation, biodiversity, densification, grid congestion, and mobility in business parks. This approach resulted in a comprehensive future plan for a cluster of business parks in the area.

Tips for the Core Team

In small groups, the government representatives in attendance discussed the scope, composition, division of roles, and agenda of an integrated core team. The tips that emerged from these discussions are clearly summarized in an initial information sheet.
As a government agency, would you also like to create the conditions necessary for a successful transition to green and climate-resilient business parks? If so, please review the information sheet on setting up an integrated core team.