Brussels breaks ground on Royal Botanic residential-commercial project at former convent

The first stone of the Royal Botanic project was laid on the site of the former Gesù convent in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels, marking the start of a major real estate development. The project, which includes residential and commercial space, began with demolition in 2023 and is a notable urban renewal effort in the city center. The development's scale and timeline remain partially specified, but it signals continued investment in Brussels' real estate sector.