Citydev Brussels

2018 - now
Brussels
For Citydev.brussels
With Citytools & Speculoos, IDEA Consult and Volta
Citydev.brussels, an agency of the Brussels Region, focuses on sustainable urban renewal through predominantly mixed-use developments, often repurposing industrial and historic sites. A key aspect of their mission is to create affordable owner-occupied housing, with participation playing a central role throughout each project.

Participation begins before the design competition, incorporating questions and feedback from stakeholders and local residents into the competition brief. It continues as the winning design evolves into detailed plans and permit applications. During construction, Citydev coordinates closely with local residents to address concerns. After the inauguration, the focus shifts to fostering social cohesion between new residents and the surrounding neighborhood, encouraging shared use of common areas and strong community connections.

Since 2018, Createlli has supported Citydev’s participatory efforts. For the first eight projects, we managed their websites and facilitated digital participation. Under a new framework agreement starting in 2022, we are providing full participation support for four additional projects.