Braecklant
We are going to redevelop the Braecklant community center into a neighborhood center. The new Braecklant will house various neighborhood services, such as a community space, a small-scale health center, a pharmacy pickup point (medicine cabinet), and a youth center.
Status of demolition and new construction
We have signed a letter of intent with the general practitioner and are currently working on the further details of the agreements. The tendering procedure for the architect has been completed. The design of the new building focuses on sustainability, functionality, and a healthy indoor climate.
We aim to demolish the building before the summer of 2026. We are currently preparing for this so that we can apply for a permit in good time.
We have now had a flora and fauna survey carried out. During that survey, a territory and a mating site for the common pipistrelle bat were found in the area. We are therefore taking measures. Among other things, we are installing bat boxes in the immediate vicinity.
We expect to be able to complete the new building in 2028. We are involving future users and immediate neighbors in the plans and their implementation, and we are keeping them informed of developments regarding demolition and new construction.
Braecklant is now closed
This was necessary due to the technical condition of the building. The organizations that were based in Braecklant have found temporary accommodation at other locations, such as De Boerderij and De Landing. The Chill Out youth center is temporarily located in the old Vestzaktheater at Kerkstraat 2.
Open House on April 9, 2025
At the open house, we’ll be presenting the initial concept design. We’d love to hear your first impressions. We’re also curious to know how you plan to use the community center in the future, as that will determine how it actually functions in the neighborhood.
Together with the Gentiaan neighborhood team, representatives from the municipality, and the architectural firm, we will be discussing both topics with residents.
Were you unable to attend?
You had the opportunity to share your thoughts at the meeting on April 9. Were you unable to attend? We will soon be posting a summary of the evening’s discussion on this webpage.
Do you have any questions regarding this information? Please send your comments or questions to braecklant@sonenbreugel.nl.
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