Area Development

The Housing and Area Development Department (HGO) has tasks at a strategic policy level and an operational level.

Guiding/caring for real estate transactions
Parcel allocation in the Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) for companies and housing development
Management of real estate contracts
Management of terrains
Parking management and parking control
Realization of parking garages
Providing input for a good financial overview of the operation and investments in the Leiden Bio Science Park
Building of underground and above-ground infrastructure such as cables and pipes, roads, pedestrian and bicycle paths
Creation of parks, squares, and recreational areas
Organizing and realizing a lively campus with a mix of functions such as living, working, dining, retail, etc.
Achieving more density in the area towards an 'innovation district'
Contract management and contract handling
Maintaining websites and other communication about the LBSP
Keeping and steering various balances such as the water balance, tree balance, and parking balance
Developing and initiating projects in the field of biodiversity, climate adaptation, and circularity.