Dress & Sommer, member of the BCBL, is inviting you for an engaging discussion on one of the most pressing urban challenges: housing affordability. 

This session will explore what is currently being done in Brussels to address spatial inequalities and create sustainable, inclusive urban environments. It will also highlight practical examples and successful cases from neighbouring cities that could inspire innovative solutions for North Brussels.

AGENDA

• 13:30 - 14:00 : Welcome Coffee
• 14:00 - 15:30 : Panel Discussion
  • Pascal Smet (Up4North) – Origins, Vision and Objectives of Up4North
  • Aurel Gavriloaia (AG Real Estate) – NOR.Bruxsels: Integrating social housing within a mixed‑use development
  • Michel Van Geyte (Nextensa) – BEL Towers: Exploring voluntary strategies to promote inclusivity
  • Andreas Kieb (Drees & Sommer) – Practical case studies on coordinated planning, design and development strategies supporting affordable and inclusive urban outcomes
• 15:45 - 16:30: Moderated Debate
• 16:30 - 17:30: Walk around the Area
• 17:30 -18:30 : Apero

We look forward to an exciting exchange with you!

Event in collaboration with:

EPRA - The European Real Estate Association, New European Bauhaus Lab