Living in the green Flemish Periphery
At the end of 2022, Revive became the new owner of the neglected industrial site in the center of Ruisbroek, a sub-municipality of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw. This project is one of Revive’s upcoming developments. It will be a residential project tailored to the needs of the neighborhood. We are currently still working hard on the plans.
The project
ACV used to manufacture heating boilers at this location, but ten years ago, production moved abroad to Seneffe in Wallonia. Since then, the old factory has stood vacant. Revive plans to demolish the factory and remediate the site.
The goal is to develop a sustainable residential project with a mix of apartments, single-family homes, and facilities that support both the community and its residents. Thanks to the underground parking, the site will be completely car-free. At this point, the number of housing units and their appearance have not been finalized, as the project is still in the design phase.
The beautiful green area behind the gardens of Boomkwekerijstraat and Pieter Cornelisstraat will be preserved as a public green space and integrated into the project. Revive aims to ensure optimal accessibility of the new neighborhood by creating pathways that connect to the surrounding streets, allowing the new development to blend seamlessly into the village center of Ruisbroek.
In any case, it is necessary to first draw up a new Spatial Implementation Plan. This procedure takes some time. We plan to break ground in 2025. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by 2027, followed by the second phase in 2029.
The location
Ruisbroek is a sub-municipality of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and is located close to our capital, right in the heart of the green Flemish Periphery. The site is situated between Boomkwekerijstraat, Stationsstraat, Kerkstraat, and Pieter Cornelisstraat. Ruisbroek train station is just a 2-minute walk away, and by bike, it takes only 25 minutes to reach the center of Brussels. Thanks to its connection to the Zenne Valley, nature is never far away.
Temporary use
A temporary use, for Revive, is a place where people can come together. It’s a space that offers room for sports and games, art, workshops, food and drinks, and simply enjoying the moment… the possibilities are endless! For the ACV site, we are collaborating with Stoked Board Academy, who organize skate camps, lessons, and introductory sessions. Stoked Board Academy represents a positive, open, and safe learning environment where young people can develop themselves while practicing a cool sport under the supervision of a certified instructor. Do you have any ideas for community-oriented activities at the ACV site? Let us know at susanne@revive.be.
Create community support
Revive believes it’s important to take the neighborhood’s feedback about the future of the site into account as much as possible. That’s why we organize neighborhood information sessions. The first took place in May 2023, the second in June 2024, and the third in June 2025.
You can also view the RUP (Spatial Implementation Plan) via this link. Would you like to stay informed about the planning and future vision? Subscribe to our newsletter by sending an email to ruisbroek@revive.be.
Neighborhood panels
During three neighborhood panels in November and December 2024 and March 2025, we learned a lot about the community and how the ACV site can add value to it in the future. We discussed, among other things, the greening of the site, neighborhood-supporting functions, and access to the area.
We also organized a workshop with local youth in collaboration with community center 1601. Thanks to these local insights, we were able to better tailor our plans to the needs of Ruisbroek.
Timing
May 2025: formatting SIP
June 2025: information session on master plan and demolition
June 2025: final design and division
July 2025: submitting our subdivision permit
Autumn 2025: submitting building permit
September 2025: start demolition
Mid 2026: start building phase 1
Mid 2028: start building phase 2
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