Woonpact

What it is

Woonpact is a City of Ghent initiative addressing affordable housing through collaboration with property owners and developers. The informational site explains the housing program, its aims, recent updates and milestones, and directs visitors to relevant contacts.

Structure & content

The homepage introduces the affordability problem in Ghent and explains the initiative for property owners, developers and residents. News updates, an explanatory video, a project timeline and contact details provide a practical route from civic context to participation.

Why study it

A reference for civic communication that makes a complex housing policy approachable through clear explanations and a visible project timeline. The project demonstrates a useful structure for public-interest information: establish the social problem, explain the mechanism, document progress and show how people can get involved. It is particularly relevant for urban policy and community programs.