Redevelopment of the Place de la Reine and its surroundings
As part of the "Brabant - Nord - Saint-Lazare" urban renewal contract, Brussels Mobility, in partnership with the municipality of Schaerbeek and the STIB, is planning the redevelopment of the area around the Place de la Reine. This includes the square itself between the rue des Palais and the chaussée de Haecht, part of the rue Royale, the rue Dupont, the rue de la Poste and the rue de Beughem.
The Place de la Reine is a strategic place in the urban landscape. On the border of the municipalities of Schaerbeek and Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, it is one of the few large squares in the northern part of the city. Numerous historic buildings of great heritage value are located along the Tracé Royal, which connects the Castle of Laeken to the Royal Palace of Brussels. The Eglise Sainte Marie is a visual landmark from several vantage points in the city.
The many functions surrounding the Place de la Reine give it a strong social role. Despite the presence of numerous schools, shops, restaurants and cultural facilities, it remains a poorly valued and difficult to read square, criss-crossed by numerous transport networks.
The square deserves to be upgraded to become a neighbourhood centre and a local and external reference point.
The challenges
The redevelopment project provides for a new use of the Place de la Reine, so that users can make it their own. To achieve this, it will be necessary to
create a peaceful and pleasant space where everyone feels welcome
improve the quality of life by creating links with existing green spaces
enhance the existing heritage;
improve accessibility, comfort and road safety for pedestrians and cyclists and around schools;
optimise the legibility, safety and comfort of public transport by grouping stops together;
slowing down transit traffic;
create an interaction between the public space and the different functions around the square;
create a link with future developments in the neighbourhood.
Brussels Mobility entrusted the mission of citizen participation to the multidisciplinary teams of ERU urbanisme and Osmos. Contact : reineparticipation@eru-urbanisme.be or +32 (0)2 539 01 41.
Do you live, work, study or visit the Place de la Reine and its surroundings? Are you active in the field? Take part in this workshop for the general public to think about the future of the square!
We will discuss the shared diagnosis resulting from the consultation and the scenario (currently being studied) proposed by Brussels Mobility. The participatory workshop will then enable us to refine elements of the square's development: use and appropriation, vegetation, furniture, play and relaxation areas, school approaches, etc.