Peter is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Design Sciences at the University of Antwerp and researcher at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts HOGENT (DRUM). He holds a degree in architectural engineering (UGent), urban planning (UGent) and has a PhD in architecture and planning (KULeuven): Limits to Land Consumption. Strategic planning and instruments for land neutral policy.
His research focuses on land use policy and land management instruments, particularly concerning no-net-land-take policies and the protection of land, reduction of land consumption and desealing. By combining academic research with significant professional experience in spatial planning and public administration, he has a strong interest in implementation strategies.
Favorite (place in the) city
Paris is a city that never ceases to fascinate me, so visit it regularly. This metropolis continues to fascinate me because of its rich history and superb urban planning and design. However, the city is also looking to the future with progressive policies designed to improve air quality (Paris Respire), water quality (Paris Plage) and promote high standard public space and biodiversity.