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GASAP stands for Solidarity Purchasing Group for Artisanal Agriculture (SAGAL in Dutch). A GASAP buys products directly from the producers, pays them in advance and places orders during an agreed period (at least one year). In tis way, the farmer or vegetable grower will not be confronted with surprises.

Samusocial has an emergency plan for the homeless because of the winter weather. Homeless people can call the free number 0800 99 340.

The City of Brussels has a big plan for cigarette butts that are thrown on the street. In addition to raising awareness and installing urban ashtrays, the plan includes an increase in fines and a partnership for recycling collected cigarette butts.

The City of Brussels has adopted a Charter for Citizen Participation. This charter is a document that will gradually grow and in which the City commits itself to listening, dialogue and transparency.

The 2019-2024 Housing Plan is the plan for the development of housing. The Property Management Agency and the CPAS of the City of Brussels (Public Welfare Centre) are now responsible for the development of the 750 future homes.

The City of Brussels, the Brussels Capital Region and the STIB transport company have presented the route of the new tram at Neder-Over-Heembeek. The construction of this tram line 10 started in January 2023. At the same time, the public space will be renewed.