In the future, it is hoped that the economy will be more equitable, clean and local, and therefore have more potential to become urban. For economic, special and social reasons, it is good to keep productive enterprise in the city. In Brussels, awareness of the fact that production activities are also part of the city led to a series of interesting projects.

At De Neckstraat 29, between nice nineteenth-century houses, there’s a roller-shutter door, much like thousands across Brussels. A circular sign notes the 3.5m height. Through this opening in Koekelberg, a few strides along from café Violon du Parc, is a way into the giant Godiva factory, deep glimpses as you walk past. It’s where all ingredients and equipment enter, unloaded from goods vehicles on-street.