Brussels publishes fresh overview of citywide urban development projects

Brussels has added several new entries to its public catalogue of urban development projects, covering depaving efforts, new housing and improved cycling infrastructure in neighbourhoods such as the Pentagon, Laeken and Versailles.

The timing matters because the city administration is pointing residents toward its online portal at a moment when many services pause for the public holiday on 20 and 21 July. People who need permits or updates can still reach the Deaths Service by phone, yet most other requests must move through the MyBXL platform.

Work already under way across districts

The Pentagon Depaving project targets hard surfaces inside the historic core, while the parallel Laeken Depaving project focuses on the Drootbeek area. Separate schemes include the Cogge project for transitional housing, renovation at the De Mot-Couvreur Institute to open interior spaces to neighbours, and new housing at the Vierges and Horticulteurs sites. Green continuity is advancing through the Beyseghem project south of Versailles, and the Versailles project itself is extending and resurfacing a bicycle track.

These initiatives sit alongside a city map that plots every active site, allowing residents to check progress without visiting an office. The map groups projects by theme so users can see how depaving connects to housing and cycling routes in the same districts.

Next steps for residents

Anyone seeking documents or wanting to book an appointment should first consult the MyBXL online services listed on the urban-development page. The same page carries direct links to each project description, including the Pentagon and Laeken depaving schemes and the Versailles bicycle-track upgrade. Checking the map before the holiday closure gives a clear picture of what work is scheduled to continue through the summer months.