Cité jardin Bon Air

— Caroline Berckmans

A garden city created in the 1920s and located in Anderlecht on the edge of the Brussels region, over time, Bon Air had lost the pedestrian character it originally enjoyed in favour of cars and rapid transit routes. To turn Bon Air back into a space its residents can enjoy, the project team developed a master plan, in which the first phase involved reorganising the road network, with one-way streets and a loop system, creating a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists. The team then focused on transforming key intersections into lively public spaces, restoring the neighbourhood’s social dynamic, ensuring the concepts of inclusiveness and sustainability were integrated into the project. Five themed squares were created for this purpose, with the poetic names of Bosquet Ombrag., Colline Verte, Place de l’École, Place des Eaux Pluviales and Canopée Communautaire. The project has transformed a historic garden city into a model of contemporary suburban living.