OMGEVING

The team of OMGEVING, Driekwart Groen, Eco-Insight, and Aquadvice created a vision for the Molenbeek Valley in the Beersel and Sint-Genesius-Rode region within the framework of the Land van Teirlinck land development project. As a preparatory study to drafting a development plan, the team formulated a widely-supported vision that was based on an integrated approach to the theme of water. The starting point of “space for water” acted as a catalyst for re-evaluating landscape structures, optimizing regions with major ecological value, and further recreational development tailored to the area. The selection of exemplary regions resulted in 8 action plans, for which a vision and concepts were devised. These action plans contain extensive details of how the hydrological aspects are to be incorporated in a natural structure, an ecological pillar, a recreational node, an urban facet, or in a combination of various aspects. This resulted in a book of suggestions that will be utilized when it comes to fleshing out the development plan for the Molenbeek Valley