{"id":31390,"date":"2026-04-20T15:53:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupjansen.com\/?p=31390"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:55:09","slug":"transformatie-cora-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groupjansen.com\/en\/transformatie-cora-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"From Cora to forward-looking city spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cora’s former hypermarkets in Brussels and Wallonia are currently undergoing a major transformation. What were once classic retail destinations are evolving into multifunctional complexes where retail, hospitality, services and experience come together. With an investment budget of more than 80 million euros, the focus is on sustainable and future-oriented redevelopment of these strategic locations. Group Jansen plays a key role in this and is currently active on four sites: Cora Messancy, Cora Anderlecht, Cora Woluwe and Cora Hornu (phase 2). <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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From aging retail to dynamic mixed-use sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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With the acquisition of the seven Cora hypermarkets and their shopping galleries, Mitiska REIM<\/a> took ownership of the sites and launched one of the most ambitious transformation projects in Belgian retail in recent years. The goal: to turn these historic sites into modern, sustainable and clearly “proximity” oriented shopping destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new plans therefore place strong emphasis on diversity: in addition to stores, space is provided for hospitality, leisure, services and, in some cases, offices or other functions. The sites are thus reintegrated into their urban context and should grow into real meeting places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the transformation is being phased so that existing activities can continue to function in part while the renewal continues. This requires thoughtful planning and thorough coordination on site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renovation as leverage for repositioning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“Instead of completely dismantling, maximum effort is being made to reconvert existing structures. This is not only more sustainable, but also allows us to move faster and control costs more efficiently,” said Sarai Bervoets, CCO at Group Jansen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buildings will be thoroughly gutted and refurbished to contemporary standards. The focus is on: <\/p>\n\n\n\n