Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Demolition has started in Kortrijk’s Sion district. Phase 1 removes 74 homes and builds 91 new units by 2028. Phase 2 in 2029 replaces 28 homes with 42 units under Goedkope Woning.
As VRT News reported, demolition work has started in the Sion district of Kortrijk. Officials say the demolition is needed to improve safety. The social housing association is overseeing the project and plans to replace old buildings with modern homes that meet current standards.
What changes are coming to Kortrijk’s Sion district by 2029
The project is being carried out in 2 phases. Phase 1 is already underway, with 74 outdated homes being torn down. Construction of 91 new homes will begin in the spring and is expected to take about 3 years. Once this phase is finished, residents in Phase 2 will be able to move into the new homes.
Phase 2 will begin after the first stage is complete. In 2029, the remaining 28 old homes will be demolished, and 42 new homes will be built in their place. The redevelopment will include a variety of housing types.
Officials mentioned that smaller families and singles can choose 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom units. Larger families will have access to 4- and 5-bedroom homes. Officials say the plan is designed to create a safer, more inclusive, and modern neighbourhood.
The Sion neighbourhood of Kortrijk was created in the 1970s as a project of social housing to meet the higher demand for affordable housing in the city. As time passed, many buildings were rendered outdated and/or empty, which resulted in more significant problems related to squatting and vandalism. In 2008, the social housing company Goedkope Woning developed a program to begin upgrading its older homes, and to do so sustainably and efficiently for better living.
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