Shopping and lifestyle centre. Au Fil Des Grands Prés was initially a large shopping centre at the city's outskirts, 900 m away from the historic centre of Mons. In 2012 ATENOR launched the development of a 7.2 hectare complex of dwellings and offices : A bod wager.
Following the commercial success of the first phase of the residential units, the new offices premises have been acquired by major Belgian institutions: the National Employment Office, the Walloon Regional Public Transport and the Walloon-Brussels Federation.
The second phase continues with the construction of a new development (JKL) comprising 119 housing units, for which the permit was granted in December 2021, and a complex of 122 housing units (ABCD), for which the permit was obtained in December 2023. The permit for the final residential complex of 117 units (FEMI) was obtained in February 2024.
By eliminating the use of fossil fuels, units with passive heating will have a “zero carbon” rating and should all achieve an A+ EPB.
This up-and-coming district is fantastic for soft mobility thanks to the creation of pedestrian lanes as well as many secure bicycle parking spaces. It also includes water features, orchards, playgrounds and a landscaped park for the residents’ well-being.