Makerstown 2018
Makerstown 2018 is the unique one-day experience that shakes up Brussels by showcasing the town of the future and what needs to be done in terms of policy, private investment…
New Economy
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Future of lobbying: Robots are marching on the Brussels Bubble
A new question is rising in our Brussels Bubble: How long before lobbyists are replaced by algorithms? In his 2015 book, Humans Need Not Apply, Jerry Kaplan of Stanford University…
Urban snaps: Bring your clothes & support growfunding projects
Today’s photo of the day comes from Beursschowburg. #EmptyShop #Brussels invites you to bring your (old) clothes to Beursschouwburg until 6 PM today & support growfunding projects! 🙂 Photo source: @kwinlambrecht…
Future: Will augmented reality transform the city?
Can we use Augmented Reality to create meaningful experiences with and within the urban space? Will urban transport be smarter and safer? Not sure what augmented reality is? Remember the…
Ideas for the city: Is waste a resource?
Urban areas are ecosystems made of material flows. Each activity taking place in the city produces waste that can be turned into material for new activities. From the disposing of…
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The new trend in Brussels: How DriveNow makes mobility easier and better
New mobility services are constantly on the rise. From electric buses, bike-sharing platforms to innovative car sharing options, Brussels is experiencing a major change. We often write about urban mobility trends…
Solar car? Yes, it’s coming and you can test it in Brussels
We all love hearing about sustainable mobility and new trends in the cities. One innovative solution that will arrive to Brussels this Friday (28th of September) is a new model…
Summer vibes: Tandem – fiets, café vélo.
Summer brings new and creative projects in different parts of our city. Today’s story comes from Etterbeek and it’s connected simply to bikes & coffee. TANDEM is a ‘bicycle café’…
Experience – Brussels Virtual Reality Festival
The second edition of Brussels Virtual Reality Festival is here. Titled ‘Experience’, the festival is jointly organized by Cinema Galeries, UGC Belgium, screen.brussels, Immersia Films and Poolpio.com agency, as Belgium’s first virtual…
Brussels Vintage Market – 78th edition
Are you crazy about vintage? Or maybe you have interest in special clothes, accessories, vinyls, toys, second-hand items…? This Sunday (June 4th) will mark the 78th edition of Brussels Vintage…
BK’s Table: New dinner concept for foodies
Sarah and Chloé are two friends who run the culinary blog called Brussels’ Kitchen, one of the online places where you can read valuable suggestions about the food scene in Brussels.…
Urban journalism & city storytelling
Why is it important to share stories that address current social and economic issues that cities face in the twenty-first century? What is the specialty of a contemporary urban journalist…