Implementation process

By looking at the the activities, actors and methods/approaches used, this section will provide a better understanding of the the implementation process of the MLS approach. We will look describe the point of departure, describe who was involved (when, why and how) and what key decisive moments there were.

Point of departure of FRM strategies

The figure depicting the desired score to reach per layer in this pilot (before and after FRAMES) is under construction.

Stakeholders involved

The primary stakeholders are citizens and companies located in flood-prone zones (as defined by the flood risk maps). In addition, the following stakeholders are identified:

Public actors:

• Municipality of Ninove
• Fire brigade
• Flemish spatial planning department (Department Omgeving)
• Water management agencies:
  • The Flemish Waterways (De Vlaamse Waterweg)
  • VVM (Flanders Environment Agency)
  • Province of East-Flanders
  • Aquafin
  • Schools

Citizens:

• Inhabitants/farmers of neighbouring non-floodable areas (encouraging water infiltration and retention measures)
• Local organisations: neighbours’ information networks, Ninove Welzijn
• Neighbourhoods:
  • Neighbourhood of Okegem (50 citizens)
  • Neighbourhood of Denderkaai-Parklaan (100 citizens)
  • Neighbourhood of Elsbeek (40 citizens)
  • Neighbourhood of Wolfputbeek (40 citizens)

Private actors:The initial plan was to involve several private actors. Following the delimitation of the focus zone in the Ninove pilot, no private actors were invited.

Referenties

• FRAMES Baseline monitor survey Ninove, Mees and Tempels, 1 januari 2017.