Square Fernand Cocq: in the middle of a storm
In the framework of the works at the Chaussée d’Ixelles, the Brussels-Capital Region and Commune of Ixelles decided to cut-down 12 trees at the Fernand Cocq Square. This happened 3 days ago and was foreseen by the Commune of Ixelles.
The green Councillor Bertrand Wert, one of the voices against this project, captured the moment:
Quelques témoignages glanés ce matin suite à l’abattage des 12 arbres de la place #FernandCocq #Ixelles 😳😡😢 (Les personnes interviewées ont évidement donné leur accord pour la publication de leur témoignage)
Publié par Bertrand Wert sur jeudi 21 décembre 2017
« The Ixellois are shocked, disgusted and angry. And that’s normal! « , stated Audrey Lhoest, head of the group ECOLO and Ixelles resident.
Future Square Fernand Cocq
According to the Commune of Ixelles, the new square will have 984 m² of plant area – today’s double. Furthermore, 37 trees will be planted and 4 displaced within the project area.
This is how the new square will look like:
