For several years now, Urban has been organising a series of monthly conferences that bring together both the public and private sectors around themes of architecture, urban renewal, and cultural heritage.
These conferences, known as "Urban Lunch", offer an opportunity to stay informed, meet others, and engage in discussion on architectural topics.
This month, Urban invites you to reflect together on the growing importance of citizen participation, which is increasingly being incorporated into decisions related to architecture and urban planning.
Citizen engagement, whether individual or collective, aims to improve shared living environments and takes various forms – from consultations and surveys to information sessions – all of which Urban integrates into its various approaches.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
- Date: 24.06.2025
- Place: KBR Auditorium, Boulevard de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Brussels
- Reception and lunch (free): 11.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
- Conferences: 12.15 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
PANEL
- Introduction: The importance of the participatory aspect in decision-making processes.
→ By Sarah Lagrillière, Deputy General Manager – Urban (FR/NL) - Focus on urban revitalisation programmes
→ by Elise Lidoine, geographer, DRU – Urban (FR) - What role do marginalised groups play in the urban development process?
→ by Geoffrey Grulois & Louise Carlier, architects – ULB (FR) - The integration of a citizens’ panel into design competition juries
→ by Elsa Marchal, Team bouwmeester maître architecte (FR/NL)
On this occasion, we will also have the pleasure of welcoming Ms Ans Persoons, Secretary of State for the Brussels-Capital Region, responsible for Urban Planning and Heritage, who will do us the honour of introducing the topic.
