The objective of this alliance is to: “Restore radiance and attractiveness to this emblematic district”, a real urban crossroads where hotels, shops, department stores, cafes, theaters, fast foods or restaurants rub shoulders, with an average of 30,000 pedestrians-according to the town-which wander there daily.
“In a few years, you will be surprised by the transformation of the neighborhood “, Promises Julie de Groote, the commitments, alderman of town planning, which underlines the extent of the urban planning projects in progress. Several permits are in instruction, ranging from the renovation of facades to the transformation of buildings into hotels, housing or shops.”All these permits in progress at the same time, it is a unique opportunity to give a new face to the door of Namur“, Specifies, enthusiastic, the alderman.”Remembering with owners and property developers in town planning in a neighborhood is not commonplace“, She adds.
The Alliance is based on a concerted methodology articulated around seven major axes: supervision of brands via a Zoné Communal Planning Regulations (RCUZ), development of spaces for bicycle couriers, strengthening of commercial diversity, fight against empty cells, promotion of housing above shops, activation of secondary facades and support for temporary or artistic occupations.
For the Roman bourgmestre of Reusme, PS, “Namur’s door deserves a coherent vision up to its potential“. The alderman of the Gautier Calomne trade, MR, sees it as a pilot project:”This collective and effective method could inspire other trading districts in Ixelles.“
A dedicated digital platform, Maportedenamur.be, is in preparation. It will present the shops in the neighborhood and their opening hours, strengthening the visibility of local actors.
