Elke Van Den Brandt on Transforming Brussels

Elke Van den Brandt has transformed Brussels' streets – and taken a political battering for doing so.

As the 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, she’s championed slower speeds, safer roads and public spaces that feel more like “living rooms than corridors”.

It was a superb insight into how political bravery, behavioural science and empathy (backed up by strong leadership) can work together to reshape cities for the better.