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preparations to develop a new park of almost 80,000 sqm

in Ostrava-Poruba.

In addition to Ostrava, we have also successfully

developed modern space for companies and businesses.

The landscapes of our region are changing. What are

you doing to make your properties sustainable, and

what impact do applied arts have on construction?

We know that society is changing and that there is an

increasing focus on sustainability. The next generation

rightly demands that we are energy efficient and

socially responsible. We recognize that this trend is only

becoming stronger, which is a good thing. For us, it is

natural to develop sustainable real estate because we are

constructing buildings for long-term ownership. Therefore,

it is in our own best interest to develop projects that are

sustainable over the long-term. As a result, it is in our DNA

to develop only high-quality projects. Our projects are

always developed to the standard of BREEAM Very Good

certification. Also, we are continuing to improve the energy

efficiency of our buildings. Our warehouse facilities in the

Czech Republic are on average 7% more energy efficient

than the market standard, and our production facilities

are 11% more energy efficient. In addition, we invest

heavily in smart buildings, including smart metering, with

the goal of improving energy efficiency. We do this in

close cooperation with our tenants because, in the end,

it will be up to people to manage the facility in the most

(energy) efficient way.

biggest benefit of the region is its

“ The

large, educated workforce and the

hard-working mentality of the people

in Moravia-Silesia.

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able to develop a new modern office building and deliver

it within their timeframe. We completed the new office

building in 2006 as part of CTPark Ostrava in the Hrabova

commercial zone and they are still operating from the

same space more than 10 years after making the big move.

For us at CTP, investing in Moravia-Silesia has been a great

success which would not have been possible without

the proactive approach of the regional (and national)

authorities in attracting new investors and supporting us

in developing suitable spaces to accommodate these

companies and their employees. For us, it is important that

companies are attracted to the region because they build

the business case for us. Without it we have no business.

So in addition to proactive authorities, the biggest benefit

of the region is its large, educated workforce and the hardworking mentality of the people in Moravia-Silesia.

CTPark Ostrava is an obvious example of not only our

success but also the success of the city of Ostrava and

its people. Since we started development back in 2006,

a total of sixty-nine companies are now active in the park,

providing a total of nearly 4,500 people with fulfilling

jobs. The park is almost full now, and so we are making

Czech companies managed by experienced foreign

professionals seem “innovation incorporated”. What

innovations does your enterprise make come true?

We have to be innovative and always think a few years

ahead of time about what will be the next trend, because

real estate development is a long process—especially in

the Czech Republic due to the unpredictable and lengthy

permitting process—and because we maintain long-term

ownership of our buildings. At a very high level, typical

innovations in CTP have to do with the way buildings are

designed, constructed, and operated.

CTP is one of the most important investors with

Dutch capital in our region. Is your work comparably

significant in terms of social responsibility?

We have to be socially responsible because we are

a major developer and owner of many commercial

buildings in the region. These buildings are very visible,

they have a huge impact on the built-up environment,

and they provide people places where they spend

most of their day, away from their family and friends.

These are the places where future generations will earn

a living. Therefore, we very much feel socially committed

to the region and try to connect in as many ways as

possible, through charities and local partnerships with

chambers of commerce, universities, high schools, and

other means.

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