In a nutshell

The living lab in Turnhout is investigating taxes and retributions based on the value capture principle to finance urban green space and help realise the building shift.

Researchers

Caroline Van Esbroeck

Challenge

How to generate revenue for NBS, for plan compensation and for land acquisition to help realise green zones in a highly urbanised centre?

NBS

Strengthen and protect green structures as planned in Turnhout's Climate Plan.

Instrument

Value capture

Research question

Focuses mainly on capturing unearned benefits resulting from actions other than those of the landowner. The resulting revenues can be earmarked for specific purposes.

Contact

Caroline Van Esbroeck
Living lab Turnhout