Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Bart De Wever (N-VA) and Kathleen Van Brempt (Vooruit) launched the “All Antwerp Residents” plan, which features 700 points to enhance safety, create 7,500 social housing units, and improve green spaces.
Bart De Wever announced a new deal between his party, N-VA, and Vooruit in Antwerp, focusing on the city’s residents. The agreement, called “All Antwerp residents,” has 700 points and aims to make the city safer, prettier, and more livable. Kathleen Van Brempt added that they want to respect the city’s history while investing in its future, ensuring everyone is included.
What are De Wever and Van Brempt’s plans for a greener, safer Antwerp?
De Wever and Van Brempt have presented plans to make Antwerp greener, focusing on more open spaces and the ‘3-30-300’ rule for greenery in the city. They also aim to build affordable housing for various groups and target 7,500 new or renovated social housing units. There is a proposal for a new bike bridge over the Scheldt to improve mobility.
De Wever announced that Antwerp’s city council is committed to enhancing safety and tackling drug crime, with plans for more visible and accessible police services. Meanwhile, Van Brempt highlighted ongoing investments in culture, including transforming HETPALEIS into a children’s and youth arts center and re-evaluating the city theater’s future. Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining the city’s financial health, hinting at potential tax reductions, with further details to be discussed in upcoming meetings.
