The WOODI eco-neighbourhood
An urban development plan of 2,700 dwellings
The WOODI eco-neighbourhood
An urban development plan of 2,700 dwellings
The WOODI eco-neighbourhood is situated between town and countryside on the northern edge of Melun’s urbanised area. The urban planning objective is to imbue the neighbourhood with its own identity, while enabling the coexistence of different architectural and landscape ambiences that perfectly match their purposes: at the centre, an urban square surrounded by apartment buildings of dense housing, and a concentration of urban services; on the outskirts, a reinterpretation of the traditional Brie property in the “inhabited” woods.
The ecological challenges posed by the demands for high environmental quality combine with the urban challenges of a new neighbourhood on this scale. The answer is found in an urban composition that highlights diversity on every level: public spaces, private gardens, buildings, water and plants exist in different forms to create a rich, abundant palette of ambiences.
The design of public spaces is adapted to the existing topography of the site, and responds to existing landscape heritage to include an urban corridor, green spaces and an open-air system of rainwater management – interconnected, and complementary.
A highlight of the project is the permanent pond and outflow for the site’s storm waters. Its landscaped banks will not only encourage residents to take ownership of the area, but also allow for the development of recreational activities.
Client
SAS de la Plaine de Montaigu
Scope
Urban design), landscape design and comprehensive masterplanning of public spaces (parks and roads) + OPC
Programme
Implementation of an urban development plan of 2,700 dwellings with public facilities, retail units and urban parks.
Location
Melun (77)
Design team
ATELIER LD (lead designer: urban design, landscape design, hydrology and roads & utilities (VRD)), SOREC (VRD co-contractor), COSITREX (transport/mobility), COLORADO, VIZEA (ENR) (environmental quality), ON (lighting), MEDICO (health consultancy)
Details
Year: 2011 – ongoing // Area: 63 hectares // Cost of work: €20M excluding tax // High Environmental Quality Certification
Maître d’ouvrage
SAS de la Plaine de Montaigu
Mission
Conception en urbanisme (mission d’urbaniste-conseil), conception en paysage et maitrise d’œuvre complète des espaces publics (parcs et voirie) + OPC
Programme
Aménagement d’une ZAC de 2700 logements avec équipements publics, commerces et parcs urbains
Localisation
Melun (77)
Equipe de conception
ATELIER LD (mandataire : urbanisme, paysage, hydraulique et VRD), SOREC (VRD cotraitant), COSITREX (déplacements), COLORADO, VIZEA (ENR) (qualité environnementale), ON (éclairagiste), MEDICO (conseil santé)
Détails
Année : 2011 – en cours // surface : 63 ha // montant des travaux : 20 M€ HT // Certification HQE Aménagement