Urban renaturation

The urban renaturation works began in June 2024. The aim of this project is to improve quality of life, promote biodiversity and reduce heat islands.

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TERRACING

Terraces in front of building B extend to the central square and provide space for 60 outside places at the Mycelium restaurant.

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    POND

    Development of water surfaces with ornamental tiers made of repurposed concrete blocks from our and partners’ demolition sites.

    Reused concrete pathway designed and built by EPFL Fribourg / Smart Living Lab.

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        SOFT MOBILITY

        Construction of a new 48-space bicycle shelter reusing sheet metal from the Yellow Hall.

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            PLANTING

            (first step)

            Features native species resistant to climate change: oaks, alders, birches, willows and a lime tree in a nod to the city’s historically famous Tilleul.

            Planting beds incorporate earth recovered from work sites with topsoil from embankments.

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              AMENITY SPACES

              Construction of communal spaces and manufacture of furniture with, among other things, materials recovered from the demolition of the Yellow Hall, the Yellow Garage, Annex 2 and offcuts from the city’s tree surgery operations.

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