What is it about?
The Public Welfare Centre (CPAS-OCMW) of the City of Brussels is planning to set up transit accommodation in a building on the Rue de l'Eclusier Cogge, close to the Senne Park.
Currently unoccupied and in an advanced state of disrepair, the CPAS acquired the building in May 2020 as part of the PDV 2017-2020 project (City Policy). This acquisition was entirely financed by these subsidies, with the aim of developing transit accommodation. The project is also in line with the City Policy 2021-2025, which aims to renovate urban neighbourhoods and meet the growing need for accessible and sustainable housing.
Once renovated, the building will offer a mix of accommodation: one three-bedroom flat, two one-bedroom flats and a spacious three-bedroom duplex.
In terms of energy and environmental performance, the project stands out for its ambitious renovation, aimed at improving both occupant comfort and ecological sustainability. The roof will be fully insulated, and photovoltaic solar panels will be installed to produce green electricity and limit the building's energy consumption. The annexes will have extensive green roofs.
Finally, to better manage rainwater and avoid overloading the public network, a cistern will allow water to be stored and reused for certain purposes, such as watering the garden and toilets.
What purpose?
This project meets the following ambitions and objectives:
- To guarantee affordable housing for all
- Increasing the proportion of homes with 3 bedrooms and more in the housing stock of Brussels aimed at families
- Supporting a regional obligation establishing a minimum percentage of social housing and similar units per municipality
- To transform municipal and public buildings into key players in improving the urban climate
