Together, we make Ghent even better

Ghent is already a great place to live. But citizens of Ghent always want to take the next step. They want to find out if things can be even better, healthier, safer, happier... And what if we could use technology to that end? Meet Comon! Comon focuses on the challenge 'How can we make moving through the city more enjoyable?'.

Hoe kunnen we bewegen doorheen de stad plezieriger maken?
How can we make moving through the city more enjoyable?

Comon's approach

Phase 1

Collect Challenges

Comon listens to Ghent’s society. What keeps citizens of Ghent awake at night? What is missing to make Ghent an even better city?
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Phase 2

Explore Problems

What problems do the citizens of Ghent experience? What existing solutions are there? And why is it still an issue?
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Phase 3

Generate Solutions

We brainstorm about technological solutions on a human scale. In collaboration with everyone who cares about Ghent.
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Phase 4

Experiment

Time to roll up our sleeves. We create and test solutions to arrive at working prototypes.
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Phase 5

Evaluate and Learn

We evaluate our work. We talk to everyone who has contributed to Comon. Because there is always room for improvement.
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Who is Comon?

Comon is a collective of scientists, technologists, and creatives from the City of Ghent, imec, Ghent University, and Library De Krook. The goal? To make Ghent an even better city. With solutions supported by technology. How? By collecting challenges, brainstorming solutions, and testing them. Together with all citizens of Ghent.

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Jeroen Bourgonjon
Jeroen Bourgonjon
Jeroen is our impact coordinator and expert in digital innovation for people and society. He brings together people inside and outside UGent to approach challenges from different perspectives.
Stéphanie
Stéphanie Van Hove
Stephanie is our structure-maker. As a coordinator, she arranges plans and collaborations into a harmonious whole. She maintains the overview, brings structure, and ensures that every idea reaches its full potential. This allows Comon to thrive to the fullest.
Margot
Margot Bulcke
Margot is our project officer. She ensures that activities run smoothly and that the administration is in order. Above all, she pampers everyone involved at Comon.
Line Windey
Line Windey
Line is our communication boost. She invites all Ghent enthusiasts to join in, because at Comon, everyone is an inventor. Together, we make Ghent even smarter, better, and healthier.