New initiative to save old Brussels elevators
The facades of many old Brussels buildings hide beautiful historic elevators. For a long time, it was feared that this heritage would disappear since there was no structural approach which…
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Abandoned Hotel Astoria in Brussels will be restored to its former glory
The building of Hotel Astoria in central Brussels (Rue Royale) has been abandoned since 2007. The hotel is now set to be renovated and restored to its former glory. Originally…
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New landmark in the EU quarter: Copernicus building
The 3rd of February marks the conclusion of one of Brussels’ most significant real estate deals of 2021: the Copernicus building. Originating from an agreement between the real estate investor…
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Urban.Brussels: Call for projects 2021
Urban.Brussels launched a call for projects 2021 with the goal of raising public awareness about contemporary architecture, cultural heritage and urban planning in the Brussels Region. After the success of…
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After the “Parvis de Saint-Gilles” the square Marie Janson will get a complete make-over.
After the “Parvis de Saint-Gilles” the square Marie Janson will get a complete make-over. Brussels Secretary of State for Urbanism Pascal Smet has given the green light to transform Place…
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New urban project “Goujons” in Anderlecht
Permit has been issued for the new urban project “Goujons”, which is located in the CityGate quarter, at the corner of Rue du Prévinaire and Rue des Goujons in Anderlecht.…
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MyPermit.brussels – Online building permit application
Making building permit application online in Brussels is slowly becoming a reality. MyPermit.brussels is the first step towards the full digitisation of the building permit procedure. From now on, certain…
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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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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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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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Brussels Region grants permit for ZIN project: important step towards Northern Quarter 2.0
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 — Brussels region has granted the permit for the redevelopment of the WTC I and II towers in the Northern Quarter. “ZIN will be a reference project…
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Urbanism: The Brussels Region Call for projects
Urbanism concerns all of us. The Brussels Region has decided to allocate a portion of its resources and launch a new call for projects focusing on participation in urban development,…
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