En Français sur / In het Nederlands op: www.pooliscool.org/debate ___ Following a summer of water pleasure at THE BIGGEST POOL at Bozar, the only public outdoor pool in Brussels this summer, POOL IS COOL invites you to the lecture-debate about the future of public open air swimming in the Brussels Region. Wouldn't you love to grab a towel on a hot summer day and plunge into an open air pool? Today there is no place to go to for an outdoor swim in Brussels, even though there were several outdoor pools in the past. Internationally, swimming in the city became an important topic in the debate about public space and water in the urban environment. As a result, new swimming places were realized in cities all around the world, also in Belgium. How can the re-introduction of public outdoor swimming in Brussels become a political priority? Which decisions should be taken and who will take up the lead to make it possible? Following presentations of international references, we want to discuss the future of outdoor swimming in Brussels with representatives of the political and administrational life, responsible for the urban development and wellbeing of the Brussels citizens. PRESENTATIONS: Christophe Ribet (Paris), Deputy Director of the cabinet Célia Blauel in charge of water and environment of the city of Paris, will talk about the development and implementation of the ambitious “Plan for Swimming in Paris” (Plan Nager à Paris). Ooze architects (Rotterdam) present the story of the Kings Cross Pond, a temporary swimming pond in the heart of London. DEBATE: The open debate about the future of public outdoor swimming in Brussels will be joined by: Pascal Smet, Minister of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region, responsible for Mobility and Public Works, Alain Courtois, first Alderman of the city of Brussels and Alderman for, besides others, sports and families, Kristiaan Borret, BMA bouwmeester maître architect. It will be moderated by Vanessa Lhuillier of Le Soir and Roeland Dudal of Architecture Workroom Brussels. ___ More information about the participants on www.pooliscool.org/debate Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/129917920991177 ___ Wednesday 11th of October 20:00 BOZAR / Ravenstein Gallery ___ This event is organised in collaboration with BOZAR, Centre for Fine Arts and supported by BRUSS-IT of the Flemish Community Commission.