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Satisfaction of Brussels residents with their neighbourhood

In order to grasp the concepts of the "15-minute city" and "quality of life", Brussels respondents were asked about their satisfaction with their residential neighbourhood and its immediate surroundings (15 minutes on foot or approximately 1 km) from the perspective of the following four themes: quality of public spaces, provision of public transport and shared free-floating vehicles, provision of local shops and parcel pick-up points, and public spaces as well as exposure to air and noise pollution.

  • 4,2/10

    Satisfaction regarding the presence of benches, toilets in the public space (N: 3,377)

  • 4,6/10

    Satisfaction regarding the congestion of pavements and public spaces
    (N: 3,765)

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    The satisfaction of respondents regarding the overcrowding of public spaces as well as the presence of benches and toilets is generally degraded, and particularly in the south-western quarter of the region. No significant change is observed compared to 2021.

  • 5,4/10

    Satisfaction regarding noise nuisances due to road traffic (N: 3,308)

  • 5,6/10

    Satisfaction regarding air quality (N: 3,327)

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    Satisfaction regarding noise nuisance and air pollution tends to be lower in the centre of the Brussels-Capital Region (particularly on the inner ring road and along the Brussels Canal), while it increases when moving away from the centre and towards the more vegetated areas of the region.

    Satisfaction linked to noise nuisance (5.1/10 => 5.4/10) and air pollution (5.1/10 => 5.6/10) has improved since 2021.

  • 5,0/10

    Satisfaction regarding the condition of pavements
    (N: 3,795)

  • 5,3/10

    Satisfaction with the aesthetics of pavements and public squares (N: 3,748)

  • 5,6/10

    Satisfaction regarding the design of the pavements (N: 3,784)

The design, aesthetics and condition of these public spaces is, however, moderately satisfactory. Satisfaction has also tended to slightly decrease since 2021.

  • 6,7/10

    Satisfaction regarding the shared vehicle offer (N: 1,616).

  • 7,2 /10

    Satisfaction with the public transport offer (N: 3,354).

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    The provision of public transport and shared vehicles is generally satisfactory across the entire territory. The provision of public transport is particularly satisfactory along an east/west axis, while satisfaction concerning the provision of self-service shared vehicles is higher in the east of the region.

    In both cases, satisfaction has increased compared to 2021. Satisfaction with the provision of shared vehicles increased from 6.3/10 to 6.7/10, while satisfaction relative to the provision of public transport rose from 6.9/10 to 7.2/10.

  • 7,2/10

    Satisfaction with the relay point offer
    (N: 3,256).

  • 6,9/10

    Satisfaction with local shops and services offer
    (N: 3,410).

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    The provision of local shops and parcel pick-up points is generally satisfactory, with average satisfaction scores around 7/10, regardless of the neighbourhood. However, a slight deterioration in satisfaction concerning the provision of local shops is noted.

  • 6,7/10

    Satisfaction regarding the presence of green or recreational public spaces (N: 3,377).

    The presence of green or recreational public space is rather satisfactory (6.7/10).

    The lowest satisfaction is in the centre of the Brussels-Capital Region compared to areas on the periphery of the region.

    Satisfaction has slightly increased compared to 2021 (6.6/10 => 6.7/10).

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