Peter Vervoort

Researcher & Policy Officer

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Researcher & Policy Officer at Departement Omgeving
    Nov 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

    Coordinating and conducting research on spatial and environmental challenges in Flanders (Belgium), ensuring evidence-informed spatial policy development and implementation.

  • PhD Researcher at Universiteit Antwerpen
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    PhD research in the environmental sciences at the Centre for Research on Environmental and Social Change and Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development concerning patterns of green urban space from a resident and spatial policy perspective.

  • Stad Turnhout (6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chair Municipal Spatial Planning Committee
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Expert Municipal Spatial Planning Committee
      Oct 2019 - Sep 2025 · 6 yrs

  • Spatial Planner at Vlaamse Overheid
    Jun 2006 - Dec 2012 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Guidance of local governments on spatial policy, spatial processes and strategic projects. Evaluation of public spatial development projects and projects of regional strategic importance.

  • Engineer in Architecture at Architects in Motion
    Aug 2004 - Jun 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos