{"id":49083,"date":"2026-03-12T13:15:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/?post_type=showroom_cpt&p=49083"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:15:43","slug":"wonderwoud-ghent-a-new-green-hub-at-the-citys-edge","status":"publish","type":"showroom_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.swecobelgium.be\/en\/showroom\/wonderwoud-ghent-a-new-green-hub-at-the-citys-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Wonderwoud Ghent: a new green hub at the city\u2019s edge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wonderwoud, the fifth green hub of Ghent, is a remarkable 35\u2011hectare landscape of spontaneous nature development, play zones and immersive spaces on the mysterious soil of a former elevated airfield. Located just seven kilometres from Ghent\u2019s city centre, the site is a unique mix of sand dunes, young forest, water bodies and adventurous routes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Expertise:<\/dt>\n
Liveable cities, Climate resilience & nature<\/dd>\n
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Agency for Nature and Forests (ANB) in collaboration with the City of Ghent and the Municipality of Lochristi<\/dd>\n
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Ghent \/ Lochristi<\/dd>\n
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Landscape design<\/a>, Landscape vision and ecology, Master planning, Environmental permit<\/a>, Public space design<\/a>, Biodiversity<\/a>, Ecology<\/dd>\n
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Driekwart Groen, URA<\/dd>\n <\/dl>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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For Wonderwoud, Sweco was responsible for the full design process: from concept development to technical detailing and implementation. Together with Driekwart Groen (nature\u2011inclusive design and development visions) and URA (architecture<\/a> of the lookout tower), we designed an evolving, playful landscape where nature takes the lead.<\/p>\n

A new green hub for Ghent<\/h2>\n

The project is being realised for the Agency for Nature and Forests (ANB), in collaboration with the City of Ghent and the Municipality of Lochristi. The site will expand to around 200 hectares by 2035, making Wonderwoud one of the largest green hubs in Flanders. Wonderwoud responds innovatively to relief, water, soil and spontaneous vegetation. The design choices \u2014 centred on play, wonder and natural development \u2014 ensure that Wonderwoud is not a traditional park but an evolving landscape where visitors can continuously discover new places.<\/p>\n

A landscape shaped by sand, water and forest<\/h2>\n

The former \u201cOld Airfield\u201d forms the foundation of Wonderwoud. The high sand hills, emerging forest zones and wetland areas defined where visitors can wander, play or enjoy nature. Across the growing woodland, numerous elements emerged:<\/p>\n