Public space is much more than a simple thoroughfare. It is the daily living environment of residents, the place where people meet, move around, work, and enjoy their city. The quality of this space directly influences the well-being of citizens and the image that Brussels projects to its residents and visitors alike.
Progress has been made in recent years, but many challenges remain: lack of maintenance, unclear signage, insufficient coherence. I advocate a pragmatic approach to urban planning: investing in well-maintained, accessible, and thoughtfully designed public spaces that meet the real needs of residents.
Lines of work
Maintenance: a permanent priority
Maintained sidewalks, adequate lighting, well-kept green spaces, urban furniture in good condition. Damaged sidewalks are an obstacle for the elderly, families with strollers, and people with reduced mobility.
Greening and meeting places
Green up neighbourhoods to improve the living environment and combat heat islands. Develop quality meeting spaces that foster conviviality and social connection.
Universal accessibility and legibility
Integrate accessibility into every development project, regardless of physical abilities. Ensure the coherence of developments: a legible city is more welcoming, more functional, and safer.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is the quality of public spaces a political issue?
- Because it conditions daily life: safety, comfort, social connection, the image of the city. Every investment in public space is a direct investment in the well-being of the people of Brussels.