Oude dokken - OOGent

New Life in the OldDockyards

DescriptionThe former Achterdok - Handelsdok - Houtdokport area, boasting a total surface of 40 ha, isredeveloped into a new urban residential area.ProgrammeOffice for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) designed acity project, comprising an urban development strategyfor the entire district between the city centre and therailroad bundle at Ghent-Dampoort. The developmenthas the following principles:LocationThe Handelsdok and Houtdok areas in the northernpart of Ghent are located between the Ghent-Dampoort railway station and the northern Muidedistrict.Former port activities being gradually displaced tothe north, new urban development opportunitiesare created, including a high-grade residentialarea along the waterfront.Assets• Innovative city district• Living along thewaterfront• Easily accessible publictransport• Proximity of the citycentre• Unique experience• Flexible phaseddevelopment• Transverse guideways of building lots• Sufficent open areas• Landmarks as gateways to the project area• Functional diversity in the urban designThere is room for:• Living area: 190.000 m²• Offices, accessible to the public, Retail, Leisure,Hybrid offices: 110.000 m²Timing2012 2013 2014Flexible phased allotment 1st contracts 1st developmentSearch for private partnerfirst phase: Handelsdok OostFor more informationplease contactCity of GhentUrban Renewal and CommunityBased PlanningYves DeckmynProjectcommunicatorTel. +32 (0)9 266 82 36AG Stadsontwikkelingsbedrijf GentAgnieszka ZajacProject LeaderTel. +32 (0)9 269 69 52oudedokken@gent.bewww.oudedokken.be