#2. Brusselers make the city! : public space

Three lunch talks where Pepijn Kennis (guest professor VUB, ex-Toestand and Agora.Brussels) engages with a range of experts and practitioners about citizen initiatives that have shaped (and are shaping) Brussels. From public space and mobility to architecture and air quality – discover how citizens make the city!

• Session 1: We dive into history and explore emblematic citizen initiatives that have shaped present-day Brussels. With ARAU; Bral and Albert Martens.
• Session 2: We focus on public space and look at initiatives like Pool is Cool and Free54 and Zinneke.
• Session 3: We look at mobility and air quality, discussing initiatives like Heroes for Zero and Critical Mass.

A collaboration between Pepijn Kennis and Brussels Academy, Commonshub, Bral, Avansa Citizenne