Brussel (Brussels Morning) – Brussels Mobility launched a campaign to turn unused public spaces into green areas receiving over 400 ideas. 26 projects were chosen, transforming around 4,000 square meters into eco-friendly spots.
At the start of this year Brussels Mobility kicked off a campaign asking for ideas to make public spaces greener in the city. The goal was to turn unused areas into lively green spots that benefit the local folks. The response was huge with over 400 suggestions pouring in from residents and groups. Out of these 26 projects were chosen to come to life this fall. These plans will transform neglected public spaces into green havens boosting the city’s look and eco-friendly vibe. These efforts won’t just add more green spots but also encourage eco-friendly urban transport and community involvement. These projects will pop up in different spots around Brussels helping the city move towards being more walker-friendly and environmentally conscious. By weaving green spaces into the city Brussels is making big strides in cutting its carbon footprint and making life better for its residents.
Community Projects
The jury picked out 26 ideas to make around 4,000 square meters of land greener by taking out pavement. They’re putting in almost 2 million euros to make it happen. These projects will happen this fall in different areas like softening up squares, planting trees and managing rainwater to attract wildlife. For instance they’ll plant trees on Ourthestraat in Molenbeek and make the area softer. They’re also turning a square in Sint-Gillis into a city garden with a bench. Dimitri Strobbe the boss at Brussels Mobility mentioned that experts will look into the road projects closely. They’ll check the ground and pick the right trees and plants for city gardens and depaving.
Minister of Mobility Elke Van den Brandt said:
“I am very happy with the enthusiasm of the people of Brussels”Â
Brussels Mobility is keeping all the proposals on record. They’ll work with the local communities to include them in future plans or when redesigning public spaces. Minister of Mobility Elke Van den Brandt is thrilled with the enthusiasm of Brussels residents. By involving local knowledge, they can act swiftly. Every bit of green space added is crucial for making our city more resilient to climate change.
