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Project

Onderzoek Zorgzame buurten voor Steunpunt WVG

We monitor the 133 'caring neighborhoods' that receive support from the Flemish Government for 2 years and we formulate tools and policy recommendations regarding caring neighborhoods.

Date

From until

Supported by

Steunpunt Welzijn,
Volksgezondheid en Gezin

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What

Policy-oriented research

Our role

  • Research
  • Copromoting the research (Leen Heylen)

Goal

This research first aims to define practical tools for the initiators of caring, sustainable neighborhoods.

In addition, we examine the obstacles regarding regulations or administrative processes to properly developing caring neighborhoods. In addition to a focus on obstacles, the incentives are also defined.

Results

  • Toolbox to develop a caring neighborhood
  • Policy recommendations on caring neighborhoods

Researchers

Researcher

Monica Wouters

Researcher

Dorien Gryp

Loneliness researcher with a passion for public spaces. Always in the mood for a concert.

Researcher

Leen Heylen

Fascinated by the topic of loneliness and its management and prevention.

Partners