September is approaching. At last Friday’s growth circle meeting and potluck lunch, we could all sense stress levels rising. There was a certain agitation in the air, as Brussels is coming back to life after an unusually quiet summer. And although we feared the financial impact of the summer slowdown, we are grateful for the chance it gave us to rest and slow down. The summer also brought quite some changes to the Hub. A few members are adjusting their membership plans due to new commitments ...

The Commons Hub isn’t your typical spot to just plug in your laptop and get some focused work done. We put a lot of care into creating good vibes—sharing lunches, tending to the space together, and hosting plenty of community-led events. And now, we’ve welcomed an extra dose of joy: an adorable new, rather hairy, member has joined the Hub family! Come over and meet Lapinou, a Flemish Giant rabbit (or Vlaamse Reus in Dutch) - this gentle bunny is already stealing hearts and adding even more wa...

Last Sunday we celebrated our first anniversary. June 1, 2024, this is the exact date we got the key to the door of this beautiful building in the Rue de la Madeleine 🔑. We celebrated with lots of cake and great party vibes!Party vibes 🥳Since we received the key, we welcomed and organised more than 100 events and brought more than 4,000 visitors to the Commons Hub! It takes a community to make that happen - we’ve grown to an amazing group of active contributors: 61 members and 7 member orga...

Dear courageous commoners Last month, we kicked off our newsletter on an optimistic note, celebrating how beautifully our community is coming together and how our programme is evolving. Looking back — with our one-year anniversary just around the corner 🎉🥳 — we’ve grown into a thriving, dynamic hub with a rich calendar full of events. In April alone, we hosted 18 gatherings, including a diverse mix of community-led initiatives and external rentals. The first pillar, our north star 🌟, is pu...

Dear courageous commoners We ended March in a grand way ✨: with the first National Gathering of the Commons. 🎉 Forty enthusiastic builders and doers came together to weave stronger networks and exchange experiences on key topics: relationships with local governments, finding funding, growing our networks, building support structures, and more. There was a clear sense of optimism throughout the day. The Commons are alive and kicking—and there's a growing movement of people organizing themselv...

Eight months in, and Commons Hub Brussels is buzzing! 🚀 We've grown into a vibrant community of 60 members, with 15 coworkers regularly using our space to work, connect, and bring ideas to life. From meetups and events to collaborative projects, there’s always something happening (check out the March calendar 👇🏾)—and here’s the best part: there’s room for more! 🏡 We’re on the lookout for: 🌱 A small, commons-aligned team (4-7 people) looking for a cozy home base and office space. One of o...

Dear courageous commoners The Commons Hub is a common. Very often, people ask us, but what exactly is a common? Who are the commoners and why did we choose to … common? What is it really, that you are doing in that building? For the February newsletter, we decided to take a dive into some of our foundations ... In this newsletter, you’ll learnall about commons, and we hope you will be inspired to join us on our adventure ... 👀about upcoming events at the Commons Hub Brussels (so much happeni...

Dear courageous commoners The temperature in Brussels has finally dipped below zero—we’re in the heart of winter. ❄ The Brussels Christmas market is enjoying its final days, and the Commons Hub, after a two-week winter pause, is slowly coming back to life. We're gearing up for an exciting January, filled with new beginnings: New Year’s drinks, a two-day immersive leadership training, a gathering of the Flemish Buurland community, and a variety of offerings on Regenerative Fridays. We are look...

Dear courageous commoners Winter bites in our noses and searching for gloves has become part of our morning routines❄🧤. An emergency radiator fix was needed in the Commons Hub last week, luckily we can always count on Zak, who takes care of the building and is currently building a restaurant on the ground floor. So no worries, cosiness and warmth are still abundant in the Commons Hub! Our couches, with view on the trees, are perfect for some wintering and cosy chatting. 🕯 Also, we have a Ch...

Dear courageous commoners Brussels has fully landed in autumn 🍂. And as the days get colder, the events at the Commons Hub seem to get cozier. We started sharing weekly potluck lunches with the community and offered our first Regenerative Friday meditation. Winter will feel warm at the Commons Hub 💫 September and October were filled with new encounters and exciting visits. The community is growing. We welcomed many new members and co-workers, also thanks to the Open Days, and many new creat...