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.

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.

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.