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SEVERAL USERS, WITH SPACE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG
PEOPLE AS WELL
The Government of Flanders is aware of
the major challenges posed by spatial
policy. We want to make the best possible use of the limited space, including
for children and young people. Smart
shared use will be the norm of future
spatial planning. We adopt a flexible approach to the use of various spaces and
to functions of infrastructure. We pro-

mote temporary use and use public and
private spaces together. Children and
young people must find their place, together with the adults. One of the key elements is involvement and participation
in planning, organisation, development
and use. If necessary, space can also be
reserved for a specific target group.

SMART SHARED USE
The Government of Flanders wants to
motivate owners and users into smart
shared use. This is done by developing
a vision, building knowledge, raising
awareness and giving incentives. The
multifunctional use of school buildings

or BLOSO sports centres and urban renewal projects promote shared use and
keep a close focus on children and young
people. Mentoring projects and sharing
examples of good practice should have
an inspiring effect.

WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AS CO-OWNERS
If we want to regard children and young
people as fully-fledged co-owners of
public space, we must also involve them
in all stages from design to use. This is

also a means to increase support and
co-responsibility. The Government of
Flanders involves the youth sector in the
creation of the spatial policy plan.

AND NEW WAYS OF LOOKING AT SPACE AND USING IT
Existing space must be used optimally.
Flexible and temporary use must be made
possible. A different approach is taken
to the various options, even ex ante.

We will look for inspiring examples abroad
and develop a number of initiatives in
the sport and youth sectors.

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