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Landscape integration of the Houdain project, Chaussée Brunehaut Park

The Chaussée Brunehaut Park, a nature area open to the public

GPS coordinates : Download the brochure Types of layout Nature space Issues : Renaturation Green in the city Status: In operation, soil inputs See the site in operation Project presentation The Chaussée Brunehaut Park is being developed in partnership with the town of Houdain. On a former landfill site, the town wishes to offer its residents a new natural space. A large area is available for events, with grass seating. A path will link up with the existing promenades to join the Lawe, which flows along the edge of the site. The circular economy of land from local building

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Planting an urban forest on a brownfield site

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GPS coordinates : Download the brochure Types of layout Nature area, reforestation Issues : Renaturation Green in the city Status: Landscaping completed Project presentation This project, led by EPF Hauts-de-France, also involves the City of Lens and the Lens-Liévin Conurbation Community, in conjunction with the Hauts-de-France Region through the Regional Forestry Plan. Unlike a natural forest, an urban forest is the result of design. EPF designed this forest with a multidimensional approach: ecological, landscape, sensory, well-being and educational. ECT makes it happen. Key figures September to October 2020 Soil inputs – first phase 1 trees planted September 2022 Soil inputs

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Turning a derelict site into a local urban garden

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GPS coordinates : Download the brochure Types of layout Urban farm Issues : Renaturation Green in the city Status: Under development Project presentation This local urban market gardening project is being carried out in partnership with the Grenay municipality and the Activ’Cités local authority. The local association carried out preparatory work to clean up the site (removal of garbage and elimination of Japanese knotweed). In May, land from local worksites will be used to create 5 market gardening zones and an orchard covering a total area of 3,300 m². Key figures May 2023 Soil contributions for a period of

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A new leisure area at Parc des Berges de la Souchez

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GPS coordinates : Download the brochure Types of layout Nature area, reforestation Issues : Renaturation Green in the city Status: In operation, soil inputs See the site in operation Project presentation This project, eco-designed with the Commune de Loison-sous-Lens, completes the site’s facilities. This site is part of the Parc des berges de la Souchez. The development of this part of the park will provide a viewpoint over the banks of the Souchez river. This urban nature park and its facilities will offer a place for relaxation, leisure and nature in the city (woodlands, wetlands, orchards, copses). Key figures

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