The 300-hectare study area inhabits the meeting point between the dense urban fabric of Lille and the more rural Arc Nord region, making it a key part of current development in the Lille metropolitan area. It comprises multiple abandoned industrial sites and evolving spaces around the Deûle canal. The river Deûle becomes a connection to nature for local and metropolitan area residents alike. A chain of public spaces forms the backbone of urban development. Riverbanks are rewilded and widened to a minimum of 30m across where possible (at Solvay and Boone-Gallo), creating uninterrupted pathways and ecological expanses. This new green fabric stretches north and south while a network of public spaces extends east and west, opening a dialogue that spans the river. A vocabulary of wooded bands and tree-lined backdrops animates each site throughout the project. A large city park unites public spaces along the banks of the Deûle. A vast park around 25 hectares large is added to the network of densely planted public spaces. The centrally-located Solvay site encompasses 660m of Deûle riverfront, making it the perfect spot for the park. A large, multi-use facility, currently in the planning stage, will maximize the park’s impact on the Lille metropolitan area.