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These 'vertical forests' could transform a Brussels wasteland into luxury apartments

Leanna GarfieldFeb 10, 2017, 22:00 IST

A proposal to redevelop Tour and Taxis in Brussels, Belgium.Vincent Callebaut Architecture

Tours and Taxis, a former industrial site in Brussels, sat abandoned for nearly a half-century. Within the last few years, the city has started renovating the existing buildings.

If approved by Brussels, a new proposal could turn the entire area into luxury housing, restaurants, shops, office space, and greenhouses.

In late 2016, the design firm Vincent Callebaut Architecture sent the fantastical masterplan to the city government, and is waiting to hear if it will move forward, lead architect Vincent Callebaut tells Business Insider.

Check it out below.