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 | Commission by municipality of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, collaboration with Wolke, InBetween (Tom Viaene), K2A Arch.
“TURNING LOOPS ALONG THE CANAL” | Participatory cartography for youth participation in public debate Plan Canal (Platform KANAL) and facilitation of youth participation in the artistic project by Jeanne Van Heeswijk (as part of GARDEN curated by Architecture Workroom Brussel, et al.) | Brussels | 2012 | Concept, cartography & 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