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From Monday 16 September 2019, the City of Brussels will open a new, spacious and modern liaison office for Neder-Over-Heembeek at Kruisberg 30. The former office at the Rue Craetveld will be closed from 13 September.

On Sunday 22 September 2019, Brussels organizes its traditional Car Free Sunday. From 9:30 am till 7 pm, car traffic is not allowed in the Brussels Region, including the City of Brussels. The ban applies to all motorized vehicles (including LPG vehicles and electric vehicles with 2, 3 or 4 wheels). 

On 1 September 2019, a thorough reform will come into force of the Brussels Planning Code (CoBAT - BWRO) and the Environmental Permit Ordinance (OPE - OMV). This reform makes major changes to the procedures for the submission, handling, delivery and appeal of planning and environmental permits (certificates).

The City of Brussels is launching a call for 'expressions of interest' in supporting the creation of a separate access for residential properties on the floors of shops. This free help consists of making sketches and a financial analysis.

Each week, between 100 and 200 m3 of waste is collected in the parks of the City of Brussels. With a simple habit change that number can easily be reduced. From now on, think of 'zero waste' if you feel like having a picnic, avoid disposable packaging and enjoy a waste-free park. Here are 7 tips for a picnic without waste.

A virtual visit (in 3D) is now possible at the Sewer Museum of the City of Brussels. The museum at the Porte d'Anderlecht invites visitors on an unusual journey through the sewers of the city.