The food market building “Foodmet” in Brussels is leading the way in energy efficiency and sustainable practices.

The market is not only one of Brussels most  famous food markets with butcheries, a fish market, different stalls with (exotic) fruit and vegetables, bakeries, olives and nuts .On the rooftop of the building you  can also find an urban farm which is benefitting from the building’s waste heat to grow vegetables and breed fish.

Located in the deprived district of Anderlecht, the project has numerous benefits for employment, biodiversity and sustainability. The building captures rain and city water and makes rooftops more appealing from an urban perspective with farms.

The project has received a contribution from the European Regional Development Fund of €7.5 million.

More info on: Inforegio - Pametne regije - otkrijte "Foodmet", održivo tržište hrane u Bruxellesu! (europa.eu)

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Source: European Commission