Sami Berechid, born in 2015 in Brussels is 9 at the time of this interview, lives in Koekelberg, has Moroccan roots and is a pupil in primary school. He speaks Arabic and French and likes playing football in the park, Jiujitsu, playing outside and going to the forest. Later wants to move to Morocco and go to Mecca.

Hervé Narainsamy, born 1978 in Brussels, lives in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, has a Belgian mum and a Mauritian dad with Indian roots and works as a teacher.

Loves places like Anspach Boulevard, Place Sainte-Catherine, the Marolles with its Place du Jeu de Balle and café Au Soleil. For him, Brussels is also the Zinneke parade, Youssef and Rachid's snack bar and the evolutions in terms of bicycles and fewer cars.

His questions about the future are about living together and social cohesion, climate and ecology and political attitudes.

Olga Stabile, born in Sicily in 1958, lives in Forest, has Italian roots and is retired. Migrated to Belgium with her parents when she was 12 for economic reasons. Saw the city change a lot, compared to the 1970s. Own rituals are those of the Jehovah's Witnesses, of which she is a part.

Loves the diversity of Brussels, and places in the centre like the Rue Neuve, the Grand Place and the Bourse. Brussels for her is also pollution traffic and roadworks.

Her questions about the future are about religion, future Brussels residents and how they live together.

Fatima Zaki, born in 1990 in Antwerp, came to Brussels at age 6, lives in Brussels City, has Moroccan roots and works as an administrative assistant.

Loves the diversity, multilingualism and international character of Brussels.

Her questions to the future are about the population pressure, iconic Brussels symbols and Brussels as the Belgian capital.

Naïma Essalhi, born in Morocco in 1966, lives in Saint-Gilles and works as a saleswoman. She migrated to Belgium with her parents more than 50 years ago.

Loves the Ixelles Ponds, talks about Rue Neuve and compares municipalities. She thinks Brussels has changed a lot in a negative sense: dirty, crowded, unsafe, changing population. She yearns for peace and greenery and finds parking and a car-free centre problematic. Traditions for her are weddings and religious festivals.

Her questions about the future are about good mix in education, poverty and homelessness and a peaceful and safe old age outside Brussels.

Sophie Esposito, born in 1976 in France, came to Brussels in 2024 and lives in Ixelles and works as a housing manager.

Loves Tours & Taxis and the Royal Greenhouses, the tranquility, friendliness and resilience of Brussels and its people. For her, Brussels is multicultural, green, but also has a limited range of shops and restaurants with extended opening hours. She also sees many homeless people and there is always roadworks.

Her questions about the future are about Brussels' role as a capital, its identity and multiculturalism.

Hendrik De Smedt, born in 1975, lives in Molenbeek and is Director of the Drama Department of the Erasmushogeschool Brussel, located on the De Bottelarij campus of RITCS. For him, Brussels is above all diversity and urbanity, but also the lack of thoughtful green public spaces. He sees an important role for art and artists in these needs. His questions to the future are about a more accessible and open campus, better collaborations in neighbourhoods and the development of quality public spaces.

Maryam Dlimi born in 2019 in Morocco and aged 5 at the time of this interview lives in Molenbeek and is a child in nursery school. She does Jiujitsu, goes to the park, likes to draw and play sports. She likes to go to Tour & Taxis to go on the slide. She likes dresses and scarves and going to school. For the future, she wishes to grow up fast, have pets and go to Morocco.

Cédric Rakotinirina, born in 2017 and aged 8 at the time of this interview, lives in Anderlecht, has Belgian roots and is a pupil in primary school. Loves chips, playing in the park, playing football, cycling, playing with friends, playing UNO, running in the running club and watching films. Wants to become an astronaut or work at Colruyt.

Gédéon Onema Djamba, born in 1996 in Kinshasa, lives in Schaerbeek, has Congolese roots and works as a social assistant. He came to Belgium when he was five years old. Loves the diversity, connectedness of Brussels. He also sees strong improvements in terms of public spaces and traffic. Brussels for him is the National Holiday, Couleur Café, and his daily life of work, sports, cafes, family and friends. His questions about the future are about living together, politics and citizenship.