Neighborhood committee de Kielse Lifejacket starts petition | Antwerp
On the Kielsevest, the neighborhood between the Singel and the Brederodebuurt, there are two old officers’ houses. These are the above-ground remains that recall the Brialmont period that was decisive for Antwerp. Because of their historical nature, the monument protection service gave a negative advice for the sloop, but the city disregarded this advice. she sees there rather the new fire station and office towers. “We don’t need extra offices, we do need more greenery.”
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The council placed the future interests of the residents next to it: For example, the city council recognizes that this building contrasts sharply with the homes that are already there. Only they now have this dissonant harmony and that’s it. We have not yet received an answer to the suggestion of the Victor as an alternative location for the barracks.” The local residents decided to appeal this decision and hired lawyers.