Tienen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Paradiso building in Tienen, neglected since 2012, will be redeveloped by Imoya into 19 homes and 5 businesses. Developer Robrecht Vanstallen supports the project, with decisions due by November 26.
The Paradiso building, which used to be the Paradiso snooker hall and Radio Tienen, was an important place in Tienen. However, over time, it got very run down. By 2012, it became so unsafe that the authorities had to step in because the outside of the building was likely to fall, putting people at risk.
What are the plans for revitalizing Tienen’s neglected Paradiso building?
The building got worse over many years because it wasn’t taken care of or fixed up. Eventually, they had to block off the area around it to keep people safe from any danger. Even though it used to be an important place for social and cultural activities, the Paradiso building now shows how neglected this area has become. No one has been able to restore or find a new use for the building.
The old Paradiso building on Hennemark in Tienen is going to be completely changed. A company called Imoya wants to turn it into a modern place with houses, shops, and offices. After being neglected for many years, the area was considered unsafe in 2012, but the community is excited to see it revitalized. Local business owners are excited about the changes, with one saying, “This will make the neighborhood better,”. The new project aims to bring in more businesses and people, which will help the local economy and make Tienen more attractive.
A local business owner stated that the new project would benefit the neighborhood, as they had been looking at the unsightly old building for years. They believe the new plans will make the area nicer and attract more visitors and businesses, which will be good for the local economy. Robrecht Vanstallen, the project developer, wants to keep some important parts of the old building while adding 19 homes, 5 business spaces, a shared outdoor area, and underground parking. There was a public inquiry from August 23 to September 21 where four concerns were raised, and Alderman Bram Delvaux is happy there’s a clear plan to fix this problem. He said they’ll look into the concerns and decide by November 26.
