Public-space programmes engaging Brussels youth, focusing on method development in participatory cartography (mixed media), outreach-based participation, and temporary use to support urban planning and design processes.
PROJECTS
“WHAT FUTURE FOR THURN & TAXIS?” | Multi-stakeholder public debate on urban development, public space, mobility & community participation | Thurn & Taxis, Brussels | 2015 | Collaboration with BRAL, supported by Nextensa.
“YOUTH PARTICIPATION FARMHOUSE” | Farmhouse (1010) – Parckfarm Tour & Taxis (Alive Architecture & Taktyk) | 2014–2015 | Project development, coaching & follow-up | Parckdesign 2014 by Brussels Environment.
“QUARTIER LUDIEK” | Performative cartography & playful interventions | Vorst / Sint-Gillis | 2013 | Concept & cartography with interventions by Dear Pigs | Collaboration with municipalities of Vorst and Sint-Gillis.
“ROUTE 10+” | Participatory cartography | Sint-Gillis / Vorst | 2012 | Concept & cartography with Thomas Laureyssens | Collaboration with Human Cities Festival 2012 and municipalities of Vorst and Sint-Gillis.
“ESPACE SINT-REMI” | Art & youth-driven participation in public-space redesign & programming | Molenbeek | 2012–2013 | Participatory cartography & curation of temporary art interventions by Brussels-based artists | Collaboration with Wolke, InBetween, K2A Architecture, municipality of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek.
“TURNING LOOPS ALONG THE CANAL” | Participatory cartography for youth participation in public debate Plan Canal (Platform KANAL) and artistic project by Jeanne Van Heeswijk (as part of GARDEN curated by Architecture Workroom Brussel, et al.) | Brussels | 2012 | Concept & facilitation | Parckdesign 2012 by Brussels Environment.
“SOFT MOBILITY AXIS PARTICIPATION” | Participatory cartography & playful interventions | Molenbeek | 2010-2012 | Development & production | Collaboration with local partners and municipality of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek.
“YATTA – DIY CARTOGRAPHY” | Mixed Media | Adventure Playground Thurn & Taxis, Brussels | 2008 | Concept & participatory mapping and modelling | On-site media training and film editing by BEAM (JES) and commissioned filmmakers.
“TEMPORARY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND THURN & TAXIS” | Brussels | 2007–2009 | Co-production | Temporary-use coordinated by BRAL Brussels.
SELECTION OF PUBLICATIONS
Claus C. (2014). Jongerenwerk tijdens Parckdesign 2014. In P. Pferdmenges, T. Kandjee, M. Cantillon, & Arbe. (Eds.) Catalogue Parck Design 2014 Parckfarm (pp 26- 27). Brussel, België: Leefmilieu Brussel.
Claus C. (2014). Mapping a Youth Friendly City 2013. In J. Vilain (Ed.), Congresboek Publieke Ruimte 2014 (pp 108- 110). Herentals, België: Steunpunt Straten (VGB vzw).
Claus C. (2013). Jeugdparticipatie bij Stadsvernieuwing. in Krax+ 1, 24- 27.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
My work for YOTA! (JES Brussels) was supported through the organization’s structural funding from the Flemish authorities and the Flemish Community Commission (VGC), with additional project-based funding secured for youth work and community initiatives.
© Caroline Claus 2026