2. CITY OF ANDENNE > Urban Regeneration

Situated in the heart of Wallonia, in the Brussels/Luxembourg euro-corridor, the town of Andenne is committed to developing its historic centre in a way that protects its environment (green surroundings including the river Meuse).

A new town centre

  • Revamping the heart of the island in the town centre;
  • Restructuring pedestrian links between districts;
  • Renovating the former teacher training college (13,000 m2) and its Art Deco swimming pool;
  • Constructing 250 homes, new businesses, underground car park, cultural area and focal point;
  • Public-private partnership;
  • Work starting in 2013.

Development of the Campagne d'Anton

  • Revamping the west entrance to the town;
  • Developing a new district, a bridge between the town centre and the outskirts;
  • Implementing a multi-functional programme (housing, shops, offices, public areas, services);
  • Municipal land;
  • Covering an area of 50 ha.

Station district - European project

  • The regeneration project for the station district on the banks of the Meuse (15 ha) won the 2008 European architecture prize and focuses on environmentally-friendly construction;
  • 614 homes (lofts, flats and houses);
  • Green spaces and local facilities;
  • Offices and shops;
  • Primary school, nursing home, sports venues, etc.