Rivier Brussel's Amazing Comeback: Urban River Renewal

From Forgotten Drain to City Jewel Imagine eish, Joburg – but instead of the vibrant Braamfontein Spruit, picture a murky, smelly ditch hidden beneath the city. That, for many years, was the sad reality of the Senne River in Brussels. Once a bustling waterway, industrialisation turned it into a health hazard, culminating in its burial beneath the city in the 19th century. But things are changing, bru! A 200-meter stretch is now a sparkling testament to urban renewal, teeming with fish and showcasing nature's resilience....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 795 words · Cecil Lawson