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City of Brussels supports the temporary occupation for vacant buildings

City of Brussels is working on the programme of temporary occupation for vacant buildings in the city. Alderwoman Ans Persoons (Change.Brussels) believes that this can become the new norm –…

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From pedestrian area to urban and metropolitan project: assets and challenges for the centre of Brussels

From pedestrian area to urban and metropolitan project: assets and challenges for the centre of Brussels (new edition) is the new publication by Michel Hubert, Eric Corijn, Julie Neuwels, Margaux…

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DataBuzz from VUB receives KVAB Annual Prize for Science Communication

Ilse Mariën, Pieter Ballon and Wendy Van den Broeck (imec-SMIT and VUB) have won a KVAB Annual Prize for Science Communication for the DataBuzz, a project that aims to increase…

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Usquare.brussels: the Region issues two urban planning permits to the MSI and to the ULB and VUB

The old barracks are being given a permanently new future. Usquare.brussels, the redevelopment program for the former Fritz Toussaint barracks in Ixelles, has passed an important milestone: the Brussels-Capital Region…

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“Brussels is a great playground for circular innovators!”

Brussels is increasingly seen as a great place for circular innovators. WeLoveBrussels talks to Ken De Cooman, CEO of BC materials, a young Brussels start up that wants to change…

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Renovated shopping street: Rue Neuve in Brussels is open.

After two years of works on redevelopment, the most famous shopping street in Brussels and Belgium Rue Neuve/Nieuwstraat was officially open on 3 October 2020, in the presence of Philippe…

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The Hap House – a Well-hidden Secret of Etterbeek

Rue Louis Hap, Jardin Félix Hap Park – these places might sound familiar to those living in Etterbeek. But who were the Haps? What role did four generations of this…

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Urban Life

ULB & VUB: Unique graduation ceremony on the Grand Place in Brussels

Unique graduation ceremony by two Brussels universities ULB and VUB will take place on the Grand Place in Brussels! From September 28 to October 5, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)…

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Photo story: Car-Free Sunday in Brussels 2020

On 20 September, this year’s Car-Free Sunday in Brussels was organised with a wide range of activities and events all over the city. Every year, from 16 to 22 September, the…

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Green Brussels’ Balconies

As our lives have turned upside down and we self-isolated at home earlier this year due to unprecedented lockdowns, we understood the importance of outdoors. A lucky few in Brussels…

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Heritage Days in Brussels: 19 & 20 September 2020

It’s happening this weekend – Heritage days in Brussels take place on 19 and 20 September 2020. Over the years, this event have become a highlight of the Brussels cultural…

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EU Quarter: Classical concerts in the new Citizens’ Garden

Citizens’ Garden is the newest positive addition in the busy EU quarter. The park has been open to the public from the 2nd September 2020. European Parliament is organising a…

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New park in the EU quarter: Citizens’ Garden!

European Quarter in Brussels is richer for another park – Citizens’ Garden is located in the grounds of the former residence and studio of the 19th century artist Antoine Wiertz,…

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City of Brussels supports the temporary occupation for vacant buildings

From pedestrian area to urban and metropolitan project: assets and challenges for the centre of Brussels

DataBuzz from VUB receives KVAB Annual Prize for Science Communication

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Usquare.brussels: the Region issues two urban planning permits to the MSI and to the ULB and VUB

“Brussels is a great playground for circular innovators!”

Renovated shopping street: Rue Neuve in Brussels is open.

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The Hap House – a Well-hidden Secret of Etterbeek

ULB & VUB: Unique graduation ceremony on the Grand Place in Brussels

Photo story: Car-Free Sunday in Brussels 2020

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Green Brussels’ Balconies

Heritage Days in Brussels: 19 & 20 September 2020

EU Quarter: Classical concerts in the new Citizens’ Garden

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New park in the EU quarter: Citizens’ Garden!

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