New initiatives of the library
June 21, 2005 10:51 AM
The City of Kortrijk is preparing the new library building. In the meanwhile, the main department is focusing on modernising the organisation with automation, a mobile library and adaption of the computer screen for people with a visual handicap.
Week of Designers, Kortrijk 05
June 13, 2005 3:57 PM
At the end of June is the first edition of the Week of Design in Kortrijk : 15 exhibitions of technical creative artists in fields like architecture, fashion, multimedia, textile design, photography, film, furniture, flowers, jewellery and graphic design. This is an initiative of the City of Kortrijk in collaboration with about hundred companies and artists and all technical-creative training institutes.
Flower Power in Kortrijk
May 30, 2005 1:28 PM
The Department of Environment organised the fourth edition of Flower Power in Kortrijk. The city has been decorated with 40.
Strategy for the economy in South-West-Flanders
May 23, 2005 3:51 PM
Based on a study on the strengths and weaknesses of the economy of our region, REBAK, a local platform for regional policy on the sustainable development of the region, presented in the beginning of this year a strategy for the South-West-Flemish economy. In total it consists of 18 priorities in order to transform our region in a networking, permanent learning, creative and innovative region that pushes back frontiers and that has an attractive climate for living and working.
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First results of the study 'Library of the 21st century '
June 13, 2005 4:17 PM
Some members of the workgroup
On the 7 th of June, the workgroup ' Library of the 21st Century ', one of the local VISP-projects in Kortrijk, has presented the first results of its study, to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The work group has investigates future functions of the library, what kind of infrastructure is needed and the possible location for a new building.
New social economy project in Kortrijk
June 13, 2005 3:54 PM
Werk. Waardig is a new social economy initiative in Kortrijk : 3 advisors will assist local authorities, public centres for social welfare and other organisations who want to engage vulnerable target groups in a creative way.
Project Green Area Venning in Addict(ed) to Kortrijk
May 30, 2005 11:00 AM
The project green area of the Venning, of which the purchase of land and the lay is funded by VISP, has been published in Addict(ed ) to Kortrijk, a city marketing magazine about innovating trends and projects in the city.The green area is about 3.
Pentecost festival : the biggest happening in Kortrijk
May 23, 2005 3:06 PM
During the weekend of Pentecost 50.000 people came to Kortrijk for a big cultural event with flee markets, inlineskating, book sales in the library, street theatre and a multicultural activities organised in collaboration with allochthonous self organisations.
Offside : the new theatre play at Vetex
May 11, 2005 3:20 PM
The local theater association 'Unie der Zorgelozen' has presented last weekend for the first time their new theater play Offside in the gate building of the former Vetex Factory. The association wants to fill in the need of social contact in the neighbourhood Venning-Veemarkt with artistic projects.
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