In order to improve the comfort of children during their break time, the Department invested 49,000 euros in the redevelopment of the school playground.
This transformation consisted of creating a varied recreational offering so that the courtyard became a place of experimentation and discovery through play. This redevelopment also allowed a better distribution of spaces to balance uses, the installation of calm and educational spaces , as well as the greening of the courtyard to promote biodiversity. The project favors a frugal approach and includes a complete refresh of the courtyard, with a new covering, massive planting, rainwater management, a carefully chosen plant palette, and wooden furniture.
It is in collaboration with the Council of Architecture, Urban Planning and the Environment (CAUE) 95, and after a phase of co-consultation with the teaching teams and the schoolchildren, that Cergy redesigned the spaces to encourage sharing between children and creating educational arrangements around nature.
“By supporting the transformation of school lessonsthe Department breathes new life into places that become generous, rich in biodiversity and bearers of humanity. This oasis courtyard project is a model of what we call a “Nature-Based Solution.” With vegetation that doubles the surface area of the open ground, with the installation of 24 trees and 8 vines, we allow children to grow in an environment where the tree, the wind, and the shade become their allies.” underlines Alexandre Pueyo, Departmental Councilor in charge of Social Housing, during the inauguration in the presence of the mayor of the town.
As part of its Val d’Oise Territoire Fund, the Department has invested nearly 49 000€ in the inauguration of this project.
Photos : ©CDVO/Bruno Beucher
