Autour de Marguerite
The Autour de Marguerite collective
The association Autour de Marguerite was launched in 2018. Its ambition is to create a convivial dynamic in the Quartier des Squares, close to the European institutions in Brussels (see here the Charter specifying the values defended by the collective). Thanks to the work of its volunteers and with the support of the public authorities, Autour de Marguerite has been able to develop a number of activities.
2023
Climate Plan
"Plic Ploc! - Water just where it's needed'.
City of Brussels
- Installation of a rainwater recovery system on a private area overlooking Rue du Tocsin. The water is available to residents of the street and is used to water the planters located there.
- Kiosk and gate in Marguerite Square. Continuation of rainwater harvesting. Purchase of drought-resistant plants that are good for birds and biodiversity. Crop protection.
- Development of the website.
2022
Sustainable Initiatives 2021
"Marguerite's twins"
City of Brussels
- Feasibility study on rainwater harvesting.
- Revegetation of Jenneval and Le Corrège streets.
- Strengthening social ties with a major ‘Coucou voisins!’ party in May 2022.
2021
Let's inspire the neighbourhood
Brussels Environnement, Brussels-Capital Region
- Création de Tchip Tchip Hourra consacrée au bien-être des oiseaux, en particulier les moineaux en ville.
Exhibition ‘Around Marguerite: shops and estaminets!’
Urban Brussels, Heritage Days et la City of Brussels
- This exhibition around the square, organised as part of the Heritage Days, was a great success.
2020
Sustainable initiatives
City of Brussels
- This initiative enabled us to purchase a manual plant shredder. Another idea was to plant a collection of hazel trees at the bottom of the square. Unfortunately, this idea never came to fruition.
2019
Let's inspire the neighbourhood
Brussels Environnement, Brussels-Capital Region
- This initiative has enabled us to significantly develop the collective vegetable garden and orchard.
Sustainable initiatives
City of Brussels
- This initiative enabled us to encourage the children of the nearby École fondamentale Émile Jacqmain to produce compost.
2018
Living Streets
European Union via the City of Brussels
- This initiative has enabled us to start a collective vegetable garden and orchard at the top of Marguerite Square.