{"id":18,"date":"2017-07-18T16:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servethecity.net\/if25\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2025-08-29T12:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:37:10","slug":"how-to-get-there","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.servethecity.net\/if25\/how-to-get-there\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get there"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[mk_page_section layout_structure=&#8221;half_left&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/photo-halle.jpg&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;50&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;18&#8243; line_height=&#8221;150&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]The 2025 International Forum will take place at USquare, Brussels where Serve the City Belgium and Serve the City International are located.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-389\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/images-1024x1024-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/images-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/images-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/images-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/images-1024x1024-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UrSquare transforms the former Gendarmerie\u2019s barracks in Ixelles into a vibrant, open urban district. This innovative project fosters collaboration between citizens, the city, and academia, featuring family and student housing, university facilities, public spaces, and a sustainable food hall, all while preserving the site\u2019s rich heritage. What a more perfect venue for our forum![\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1474485334535{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][mk_advanced_gmaps latitude=&#8221;50.822389&#8243; longitude=&#8221;4.386468540653832&#8243; address=&#8221;Serve the City International Forum&#8221; content_font_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; map_zoom=&#8221;16&#8243; modify_coloring=&#8221;true&#8221; hue=&#8221;#0098db&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463808902{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463452314{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f How to Get to the Forum Venue<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Venue Address:<\/strong><br \/>\nUSquare<br \/>\n227 Avenue de la Couronne<br \/>\nBrussels<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all attendees to use <strong>public transport<\/strong> whenever possible.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463380730{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>\ud83d\ude86 By Public Transport<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Train:<\/strong> Stop at <em>Etterbeek Station<\/em>, just a short walk from the venue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tram:<\/strong> Lines <em>7<\/em> and <em>25<\/em> stop nearby.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bus:<\/strong> Line <em>95<\/em> serves the area directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463387872{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>\ud83d\udeb2 By Bike<\/h3>\n<p>Bike parking is available at the venue.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463392729{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h3>\ud83d\ude97 By Car<\/h3>\n<p>Limited car parking is available. Please plan accordingly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463822415{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#0098DB&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463549863{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>\ud83d\udeaa Venue Entrances<\/h2>\n<p>There are <strong>four entrances<\/strong> to the site:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foot Entrances with Stairs<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Corner of <em>Boulevard G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Jacques<\/em> and <em>Avenue de la Couronne<\/em><br \/>\n&#8211; Corner of <em>Boulevard G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Jacques<\/em> and <em>Juliette Wytsman<\/em><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: red;\">\u26a0\ufe0f Note: These entrances include stairs and may not be suitable for attendees with mobility issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessible Foot &amp; Bike Entrance<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Direct access via <em>227 Avenue de la Couronne<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Car Entrance<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Via <em>8 Rue Fritz Toussaint<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;367&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463828728{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#0098DB&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756463540483{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2>\u267f Accessibility Options<\/h2>\n<p>We aim to make the Forum accessible to all attendees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step-free access:<\/strong> Available via the entrance at <em>227 Avenue de la Couronne<\/em>, suitable for wheelchairs, mobility aids, and bicycles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stair-only entrances:<\/strong> Located at the corners of <em>G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Jacques with Couronne<\/em> and <em>Juliette Wytsman<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessible parking:<\/strong> Available via <em>8 Rue Fritz Toussaint<\/em>, though spaces are limited.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need assistance?<\/strong> Please contact the event team in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mk_page_section layout_structure=&#8221;half_left&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.servethecity.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/08\/photo-halle.jpg&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; padding_top=&#8221;50&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][mk_fancy_title size=&#8221;18&#8243; line_height=&#8221;150&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]The 2025 International Forum will take place at USquare, Brussels where Serve the City Belgium and Serve the City International are located. 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