The redevelopment of Sint-Katelijnewijk is increasingly taking shape: the City of Brussels launches a public investigation | Brussels

The design is closely linked to other projects in the pipeline in the capital, such as the redevelopment of the areas surrounding the Brucity Building and Adolphe Maxlaan.

Sint-Katelijnestraat became a pedestrian zone two years ago. “However, the street’s construction and composition still recalls its former condition with an uncomfortable sidewalk for cyclists and pedestrians, and restrictions separating the road from the footpath,” reads a press release. Therefore, the street will be built on one level, matching adjacent pedestrian streets such as Boulevard Delvaux. “However, the thresholds at Sint-Katelijnestraat are not at the same height. To compensate for the existing difference in level, the steps in the project have been integrated into three places on the street.”

There will be 15 bicycle racks on the street, which is suitable for 30 bicycle parking spaces. The current lighting is kept but installed alternately on each side. There will also be more green space: two tall trees will be planted on either side of the street entrance on Wesselers Street. “This creates a gate effect. In addition, seven more trees will be planted along the entire street to provide shade and coolness.”

The project continues until Vlaamsesteenweg and Melsensstraat. Checkpoints between Sint-Katelijneplein and Oude Graanmarkt will be removed. “This creates a visual and spatial connection between the two squares and pedestrians are not obstructed by a difference in elevation.”

Posts between the two boxes will also be removed. The existing parking spaces at Sint-Katelijneplein will be demolished. Finally, the space around Sint-Katelijnetoren will also be decorated.

The public inquiry will begin on April 13 and run through May 12. The timing and phases for the site will be determined in consultation with the traders.