Alexander D'Hooghe on Coastal Vision and Capping of the Ring for Flows

In an interview with Flows, ORG's Alexander D’Hooghe reflects on the transition from the Capping of the Ring to Coastal Vision, the long-term vision project for the future of the Flemish coast.

The conversation highlights how large infrastructure challenges can become opportunities to rethink entire territories. Drawing parallels between the two projects, D’Hooghe argues for design-led approaches that integrate mobility, ecology, economy, and quality of life into a shared spatial vision. 

Central to the discussion is the importance of long-term thinking and collaborative governance. Faced with challenges such as climate change and sea level rise, projects like Coastal Vision require broad coalitions of public authorities, experts, stakeholders, and citizens to collectively shape resilient futures.

Read the full interview here.