First stage of the Chain of Parks in the Ronquoz 21 district

This pilot project, located at the far eastern end of the Ronquoz district, marks the Rhône River entrance to the future Chain of Parks. Development of this major landscape feature in the future Ronquoz district is ongoing. The park is made up of three complementary landscapes. The Open Clearing, at the southern end of the site, is a highly adaptable space bordered by dense trees.  The various multi-use surfaces can host any number of community activities. The Orchard Courtyard combines an adaptable hardscape courtyard and an orchard, a nod to one of the defining landscapes of this traditionally agricultural valley. The Green Exterior, at the far eastern end of the park, is the entrance to the future Chain of Parks. The forest garden, a wild landscape combining new and existing plantings, offers spaces for community organizations to use, including an outdoor dining area for the restaurant and a learning garden.Very dense vegetation is planted along the edges of the Parc des anciens abattoirs. Inspired by forests, this border vegetation features tree, shrub, and groundcover layers. Some areas are inaccessible, dedicated to biodiversity. This flourishing greenery makes the park appear large and coherent, while shielding visitors from bothersome traffic all throughout the space.