« Continue atmosphere of Grote Markt and Central Station »: they can re -lay the Meir (Antwerp)
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The city and the Antwerp district have chosen a design team to work out the reconstruction of the Meir and the surrounding area (Leysstraat, Jesusstraat and Twakaandenstraat). Sweco, Bau & Light designer Atelier Jeol now have to get started to work out a first preliminary design.
City and District followed the advice drawn up by a professional jury about the five concepts submitted for the most famous Antwerp shopping street. Together with the selected design team, all parties involved will now continue to work and develop a first preliminary design. That is expected in mid -2026.
The chosen design team presented a concept and vision in which the atmosphere of the Grote Markt and the Central Station is extended by the use of adapted lighting. A coherence is created between the Meir, the Twelve -Monstring and Jesusstraat. In the Jesusstraat, the focus will be on greening and living space, taking into account the dynamics of student life, shopping and culture.
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Sturdy makeover
Also at the center of the vision are the many needs of the busy shopping boulevard and the comfort of the Antwerp citizen and the many visitors. « The most famous, largest and busiest shopping street in Antwerp gets a sturdy makeover where we transform our beloved boulevard sustainable into a contemporary and pleasant, greening place to shop, enjoy a terrace or the surrounding valuable heritage, » said Schepen Ken Casier (N-VA).
Also view. Never so many visitors to the Meir: more than 300,000 a week
