New housing within the district contract Leopold to Leopold

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The district contract Leopold to Leopold started in 2006. It is the 3rd district contract in Laeken. A district contract consists mainly of:

• construction and renovation of housing
• rebuilding public spaces
• socio-economic measures

5 houses and public facilities

Four years after the start of Leopold to Leopold, the renovation of the buildings on the Rue Thys-Vanham 15-19 has started [plan]. The project includes 5 houses and public facilities for the residents of the district, each with its own entrance. The social apartments include:

• 2 apartments with 1 bedroom
• 2 apartments with 3 bedrooms
• 1 duplex apartment with 1 bedroom

The budget for the project is 800.000 euro. The construction takes into account sustainability in environment, energy, water, choice of materials, health and comfort. In 1 year, 5 families will move to the Rue Thys-Vanham 17. Soon, other sites will be started: Rue de Vrière 29 and Rue Fineau 34.

• More information: district contract Leopold to Leopold