by Margot Regnier | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog, 2019 Blog, Vibrant Inclusive Cities, Hack Belgium 2019
The role of cities & municipalities in a circular economy. The Challenge with VVSG How can cities and municipalities accelerate circular production and consumption? How can local governments create true impact in this transition and boost circular economy?If we... 
by Margot Regnier | Mar 15, 2019 | Blog, 2019 Blog, Vibrant Inclusive Cities, Hack Belgium 2019
Valorizing the unoccupied spaces on top of central commerces. The Challenge An urban planning guide dating from June 2015 requires all of Namur’s ‘broader’ buildings (those with facades larger than 6m) to assure independent access to the floors so that both the... 
by Margot Regnier | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, 2019 Blog, Vibrant Inclusive Cities, Hack Belgium 2019
Reducing the heat island effect through data-driven, sustainable strategies. The Challenge Global warming makes our summers hotter. Reduced overnight cooling of the city air is but one of the related symptoms. But it is one that deserves our attention. Because of... 
by Margot Regnier | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog, 2019 Blog, Vibrant Inclusive Cities, Hack Belgium 2019
Getting everyone up to speed and running with the disruptive technologies that allow systemic urban change. The Challenge Change is what makes up the very character of our cities. Its diversity in nature (demographic, economic, social) often triggers mixed feelings... 
by Margot Regnier | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog, 2019 Blog, Vibrant Inclusive Cities, Hack Belgium 2019
Engaging the urban social fabric to take part in processes that make our cities liveable and resilient. The Challenge The success of a hackable city largely relies on the great variety of stakeholders that make up the active, social urban landscape. It is the...