The deconstruction work on the block of unsanitary buildings in Les Sablons, in the heart of the town of Millau, which began in mid-March, has just been completed. Two consultation meetings with local residents are now planned for next week by the City to discuss the future greening of the square.
The project is not new – an initial deliberation was taken in the municipal council on February 15, 2018 (under the mandate of Christophe Saint-Pierre) – but, now, the urban transformation of the Sablons block is well underway. The deconstruction work, launched in mid-March, has just been completed, a month and a half ahead of the initial schedule. The very dilapidated building has given way to… a large void. Ultimately, by the end of 2025, in addition to a 1,300 m2 green space, new housing is planned (with at least 25% social rentals). A real estate project entrusted to Polygone SA
“Increase freshness during heatwaves”
This Thursday evening, in the municipal council, the provisional financing plan for the creation of this famous green public square was voted on. With some promises on a “green” effect: “vegetated soils and permeable coverings increase water retention in soils, reduce runoff and also provide better respiration of the subsoil by limiting heat storage on the surface. The choice of materials will help increase freshness during heat waves.”
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Note, also, that “The project limits vehicle traffic and offers only two temporary parking spaces landscaped with permeable surfacing.” The City anticipates that “This project offers a gain of approximately 45% of permeable surface.” An overall budget (demolition and development work on the green square) estimated at €1.6 million with various contributions from financiers including Europe (€604,000), the Water Agency (€100,000), the Region (€100,000), the Department (€120,000), the Green Fund (€300,000). The City, for its part, completes the amount of €336,000 in self-financing.
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