Resurrected heritage, from the Gesù to Sainte-Marie

Can we bring heritage back to life by developing a plea for the rehabilitation of the existing city, aimed at the present inhabitants? (Why not!) In any case, this is the bet that committees, authorities, and strong personalities have been able to make... and a common thread that the ARAU retraces for you from the 1970s to today, from the Gesù church to the Sainte-Marie church! Between the rescue of the Botanique district and the revaluation of the "Royal Route," this itinerary will immerse you, from Saint-Josse to Schaerbeek, in the historical premises of Brussels urban renovation policy, and behind the scenes of the issues it raises yesterday as today. A visit that will give you the opportunity to (re)discover some invigorating success stories: the victory of an entire poor and inhabited neighborhood against the indecent speculation of large developers, the slow protection of the Sainte-Marie church against demolition desires. But also the masterful restoration of the Art Nouveau Cohn-Donnay mansion, without forgetting the transformation of block interiors into small parks... up to the wooded heritage, recently saved, of the Maison des Arts where this route will close, ready to recharge your batteries... to better mobilize you!