SAMAYA Development SA, the result of a partnership between BPI Real Estate and AG Real Estate, is proud to announce the granting of the urban development permit (PUR) for the Samaya real estate development project.
Located on the site of the former Benelmat industrial wasteland, the project aims to breathe new life into 11 hectares ideally situated right next to Ottignies station.
A major milestone for Samaya
The granting of the PUR marks a key step in the realization of the project, crowning several years of work, consultation, and commitment. By approving this transformation, the Region and the City reaffirm their support for the developers’ vision: to turn a former industrial eyesore into a vibrant, multifunctional, and environmentally respectful district, right next to one of Wallonia’s main train stations. A project that perfectly aligns with the regional ambitions outlined in the Territorial Development Plan.
A streamlined and collaborative project
The permit is the result of an in-depth consultation process with the City and local residents. The current version of the project now foresees a maximum of 680 housing units, including some single-family homes, compared to over 1,000 in the initial version. The density has been revised to 62 units per hectare, building heights have been reduced, and the distance from the Fond de Bondry neighborhood has been increased to ensure better integration. These adjustments reflect a shared desire to balance local expectations with regional planning objectives.
A sustainable and exemplary district
Samaya will be a lively and sustainable neighborhood, where quality of life takes precedence. The program includes mainly housing, but also shops, services, offices, SME spaces, and collective facilities including a school.
Soft mobility, biodiversity, and green spaces are central to the project’s design. Located in the heart of a central zone identified by Wallonia’s Territorial Development Plan, Samaya perfectly illustrates the region’s ambitions for controlled densification and urban reconversion.
With the granting of this permit, BPI Real Estate and AG Real Estate take a decisive step towards the realization of an emblematic project — a strong symbol of conscious urban planning, open to the possibilities of the future.
