Ruddervoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A new housing project in Ruddervoorde will have 12 houses, 49 apartments, and a park with a wadi to prevent flooding. Some residents worry about traffic, privacy, and flooding. Developer David Degroote assures careful planning. Construction will start in September 2025.
A new housing development is being built in Ruddervoorde, province of West Flanders, Belgium, on the site of the old primary school. There will be 12 houses 49 apartments, and a big park. Some people in the town are not happy about the development. They are worried that the new buildings will cause more traffic and make it harder to get around.
They are also worried that the new buildings will be too tall and will look into their homes and gardens. They are also concerned that the new buildings will make flooding worse. Even though some people are unhappy, the project was approved because the city said it met all the rules.
How will Ruddervoorde’s new park and Wadi impact the area?
The project developer is building a new park with a special feature called a wadi. A wadi is a shallow area in the ground that helps manage rainwater. Officials mentioned that it lets the rain soak into the ground slowly, instead of pooling up and causing flooding. This helps to prevent too much water from flowing into the drainage systems.
According to David Degroote, who works on the project, they planned the wadi carefully to make sure the new development didn’t cause any flooding problems. He mentioned that by building the Wadi, the project aims to be good for the environment and ensure the new homes don’t harm the surrounding area.
“A wadi will be placed in the centre of the park garden, which will allow rainwater to seep in gradually,” says David Degroote.
The new homes being built in Ruddervoorde, Belgium are designed to fit in with the area’s natural beauty. The developers are careful to keep the green spaces and the town’s look the same. They are even keeping all the tall beech trees that are already there. They mentioned that these trees make the area look nice and are good for the environment because they provide shade and clean air.
The developers are opening a temporary office where people who live in the area can ask questions about the new homes being built. They want to be clear about the project and answer any questions people have. Construction will start in September 2025 and the first homes will be ready next summer.
