Ghent preserves 1 sq m of Vlasmarkt cobblestones during asphalt reconstruction

The city of Ghent will preserve one square meter of cobblestones on the Vlasmarkt during its reconstruction, which otherwise replaces the historic surface with asphalt for safety. The compromise follows public backlash over losing the traditional dance floor of the Gentse Feesten. The move is symbolic and local, with no broader economic or security implications.