Lille - Jeanne Barret Garden (Wazemmes)

The site covers 640 m² and was previously occupied by a building that has now been demolished. The former building site is being transformed into a shared “edible garden” combining individual allotments, a communal garden, and nature-friendly spaces that local residents can enjoy together.

• Very limited green space due to the highly urbanised surroundings
• Low levels of plant and animal life
• The site is enclosed by large buildings on three sides, making it feel isolated
• The site is mostly covered by shade for much of the year, creating cool conditions that are not ideal for growing vegetables

• Creating 10 individual allotment plots, a shared garden area, a small orchard, and a wetland zone
• Installing garden sheds and rainwater collection systems to support sustainable water use
• Adding shelters and nesting spaces for birds, bats, small mammals, and garden dormice
• Actively involving residents in designing, planting, and caring for the garden, while building local gardening skills

• Increasing the amount of green space in Lille and encouraging residents to use and care for these spaces
• Strengthening Lille’s wider ecological network by creating new diverse habitats in a dense urban area
• Supporting wildlife through varied natural environments and light-touch facilities such as nesting boxes
• Encouraging a stronger connection to nature in the city and raising awareness of urban gardening and food production