Kardux L ,
Driessen PPJ ,
Schutjens V ,
Wever E ,
Vermeulen WVJ
115 p
in Dutch
1999
Toon Nederlands
English Abstract This study is concerned with the preferences of
companies in relation to sustainable business locations. To what extent do
the implementation and effectiveness of the location and parking policies
accord, with the aims at national level? What is the best way of
anticipating the preferences for locations and the location choices of firms
in the future planning of urban environments where the reduction of CO2
emissions is the aim? Municipalities are hesistant about putting into
practice the location policy and strict parking. In operational decisions,
they are demand-following instead of prescriptive in their allocation of
sites to companies. Companies need accessibility by road for their company
to function and also move in the direction of main transport axes and
motorways. In general, during the relocation processes the company
management looks for a location where future expansion is possible and which
is easily accessible. Furthermore, the effects of the location and parking
policies on the employees'choice of mode of transportation were examined and
firms were interviewed about their relocation decisions. When developing a
business location that will emit relatively less CO2 the emphasis should not
be on the application of the location and parking policies. "A" locations
are mostly appropriate for the establishement of governmental institutes of
public services. Sustainable business locations should be made attractive
in order to tempt companies to choose them. Providing the possibility to
expand in the future and easy access by road can be used to attract
companies. The development of Eco-Industrial parks may be more attractive
for firms and more effective in reducing CO2 emissions.
