Space for fun, play and interaction

 

Fun, play and interaction are human basic needs that are often overlooked when organising public spaces. However, they are essential for the physical, mental and spiritual health of the inhabitants of the city. They contribute greatly in the well-being of people and the liveability of the city. Urban Nomad searches for multifunctional spaces, underutilized spaces and residual spaces in the city and creates places that revive the soul of the city. Urban Nomad keeps in mind how specific groups interact with each other and with the urban space, and how they (want to) elaborate on fun and play in public space. With the tactical urbanism methodology a specific space is re-imagined and worked out experimentally. The spatial project is temporary, but can become permanent after a positive evaluation and the necessary adjustments. This methodology comes with great benefits:

  • A real life experimental project beats any thorough analysis.

  • It surpassed the long – sometimes frustrating and agonizing – phase of discussion and negotiation.

  • People see positive change in their neighbourhood.

  • It leaves room for more innovative and creative projects. Projects are less tempered by compromise.  

  • There is room for improvement and quick fixes during the experimental phase.

  • Outside criticism is more specific and constructive, which is much more useful to the project.

  • The project is highly adjustable and easily reversible.

  • The initial investment is relatively small.

  • The project can be set up relatively quickly.

Tiny houses and cohousing 

in Flanders and Brussels
 

Urban Nomad gives advice about all urban projects in Flanders and Brussels, but is specialised in tiny houses and cohousing projects (and the combination of the two).

Urban Nomad helps finding a well-suited location in Flanders or Brussels for your cohousing or tiny house project. If you already have a location in mind, advice is offered to increase the chance to get a building permit considerably. Cooperation with your architect is possible. If your application for a building permit got denied, Urban Nomad can give advice about the possibilities to obtain a building permit ultimately.

Building permit advice for new residents and expats 

in Flanders and Brussels
 

Getting a building permit when you are a new resident or expat is a tricky undertaking, especially if you don’t understand or speak the language (well). You need to get familiar with the local building legislation, which will take a lot of time and energy. A first step could be working together with an architect, but sometimes your building project is too complex, an architect is not necessary for your project or you want to get legal advice before you contact an expensive architect.

Urban Nomad can provide following services:  

  • A thorough analysis of what you legally can build on a certain location.  

  • An assessment of how likely you will get a building permit for your building project.

  • Research relevant legislation for your building location.

  • Give advice to increase your chances to get a building permit.

  • Consultation with the municipality to increase your chances to get a building permit.

  • Write a motivation note to add to your building permit application.

  • Give advice about the possibilities to get a permit after a refusal of approval.

  • General support in the building permit application process.