As one of the leading independent research organizations in Europe, VITO is looking forward to expanding its current and future activities. At present, VITO’s activities are spread in three are sites: the two adjoining main sites next to the canal Bocholt Herentals that consists of the main headquarter Boeretang, the Balmatt powerplant, and the smaller site next to the Mol European School. The challenge and question is where and how the future growth and expansion will be facilitated while current activities are running. The assignment is to formulate spatial strategies and guidelines that fits the profile of VITO in the future.