Du « grand piétonnier » au projet urbain : atouts et défis pour le centre-ville de Bruxelles

The new pedestrian area in the centre of Brussels is one of the most important urban projects of the last decades. In 2015, the central traffic artery, Boulevard Anspach, was pedestrianised. The public space and the biggest metro stations must still be renovated. The implementation of this project a...

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Main Authors: Michel Hubert, Eric Corijn, Julie Neuwels, Margaux Hardy, Sofie Vermeulen, Joost Vaesen
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Language:English
Published: Université libre de Bruxelles - ULB 2017-09-01
Series:Brussels Studies
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/brussels/1551
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description The new pedestrian area in the centre of Brussels is one of the most important urban projects of the last decades. In 2015, the central traffic artery, Boulevard Anspach, was pedestrianised. The public space and the biggest metro stations must still be renovated. The implementation of this project and the challenges it faces are inherently complex. Experiences in Belgium and abroad show that the impact on the city centre of Brussels will be significant at different levels: the quality of public space; housing and public services; local economy and employment; mobility, logistics and accessibility; and social and cultural activities. However, recent data and analyses are fragmented, non-existent or inaccessible for all stakeholders involved. Nevertheless, an urban project may only succeed when knowledge and expertise are gathered and shared, and used to support decision-making. Therefore, BSI - Brussels Centre Observatory (BSI-BCO) is monitoring this project closely. Previously published research is further developed in this synopsis [Portfolio#1]. Part 1 discusses the context of the project. Part 2 details the four main challenges based on our first observations. The synopsis concludes with concrete scenarios to improve the overall quality and management of the project.
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Du « grand piétonnier » au projet urbain : atouts et défis pour le centre-ville de Bruxelles
Brussels Studies
public action
economic development
public space
mobility
urban planning
quality of life
title Du « grand piétonnier » au projet urbain : atouts et défis pour le centre-ville de Bruxelles
title_full Du « grand piétonnier » au projet urbain : atouts et défis pour le centre-ville de Bruxelles
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title_short Du « grand piétonnier » au projet urbain : atouts et défis pour le centre-ville de Bruxelles
title_sort du grand pietonnier au projet urbain atouts et defis pour le centre ville de bruxelles
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economic development
public space
mobility
urban planning
quality of life
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