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Since June 2026, Brussels’ bustline Place Noord has made a space available to three local associations led by young people to develop their activities, projects, and events.
The associations are primarily from the Quartier Nord (spanning the City of Brussels and Schaerbeek).
The space is now gradually becoming a hub for meeting, creativity, and initiative for the neighbourhood's youth.
This Thursday, 3 September, the venue is opening its doors to the public for an evening to mark what is called 'Residents Day'.
The initiative stemmed directly from a request made by young people.
In May, Laila, Marouane, and Rashad came to meet the Place Noord team one by one to ask if a space could be made available to them—both for their weekly activities and for organizing their own events.
Pauline Omnes, programmer at Place Noord, told this site on Wednesday: "I have been working in the Quartier Nord for several years, collaborating closely with local community groups.
“The idea was for Place Noord to also serve projects led by the neighbourhood's youth, with support from those who have been working here longer.
“The goal is not only to provide them with a venue but also to connect them with others so they can grow their projects.
“On one hand, Play Label organizes events that generate the funds needed to make the space available for free, thereby supporting these local initiatives."
Since their arrival, the three associations have been gradually settling into the premises. Young people work on their projects there, but also come to study, play board games, organize movie nights, or simply socialize.
The presence of the three associations also creates a collective dynamic that extends beyond their individual activities, said Omnes.
"Young people share ideas, skills, and projects, and are beginning to build a shared life within the space."
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