A review of 2013, Nantes European Green Capital Table of contents GENERAL INTRODUCTION: THE COMMITTED CITY .................... page 6 HEADING 2 - NANTES’ EXPEDITION ACROSS EUROPE .............................. page 39 Sustainable cities need imagination ......................................................... page 40 High-level involvement in the local area....................................................... page 7 An Expedition with a range of purposes ..................................................... page 40 Making the local area more visible throughout Europe and the world ............................. page 7 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 41 11 Key Figures ............................................................................ page 8 HEADING 3 - EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE HEART OF THE CITY ........ page 42 Events throughout the year ................................................................. page 43 .............................. page 10 CHAPTER 1 - A SHARED QUALITY OF LIFE “You can have an impact”, the travelling village raising awareness of the environment ............. page 44 A network of eco-events in the area ......................................................... page 44 HEADING 1 - A CITY REVISITED ..................................................... page 11 In the spotlight (map)...................................................................... page 45 Fresh insights into the area................................................................. page 11 List of Green Capital-branded municipal events ............................................... page 45 Unique experiences ....................................................................... page 12 ........................... page 46 Public spaces showcase sustainable development ............................................. page 12 HEADING 4 - RALLYING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLAYERS Key figures (A city revisited)................................................................ page 13 Socio-economic players capitalise on the Green Capital year ................................... page 47 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 14 An eco-innovative hospitality sector ......................................................... page 48 Towards new models for a sustainable economy .............................................. page 48 HEADING 2 - THE SHAPE OF A CITY ................................................ page 16 Key figures (Rallying the socio-economic players).............................................. page 49 Better uses of land ........................................................................ page 16 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 50 A backdrop of green and blue: “natural infrastructure” ........................................ page 17 New kinds of mobility ..................................................................... page 18 Key figures (The shape of a city) ............................................................ page 19 CHAPTER 3 - In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 20 A CATALYST FOR NEW IDEAS AND PRACTICES .......................... page 52 HEADING 3 - URBAN SERVICES FOR EVERYONE .................................... page 22 HEADING 1 - CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL KINDS ...................................... page 53 Committing to the energy transition ......................................................... page 22 .......................................................................... page 53 Investing in water quality .................................................................. page 23 Taking positions ........................................................... page 54 Selective waste collection for everyone in the city ............................................. page 23 Questions and avenues for action ........................................................................... page 56 Multimodal transport ...................................................................... page 23 In the spotlight ....................................................... page 57 Key figures (Urban services for everyone) .................................................... page 24 Key figures (Contributions of all kinds) In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 25 HEADING 2 - RESEARCH ON THE MOVE ............................................ page 58 HEADING 4 - THE CITY IN NATURE .................................................. page 27 Support for research initiatives ............................................................. page 58 Involving higher education ................................................................. page 59 The “Journey to Nantes” guided by the “Green Line” .......................................... page 27 Research priorities in Nantes ............................................................... page 60 Living parks and gardens .................................................................. page 28 Key figures (Research on the move) ......................................................... page 61 New practices in the city .................................................................. page 28 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 62 Key figures (The city in nature).............................................................. page 29 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 30 HEADING 3 - RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY ........................................... page 63 The call for residents’ projects .............................................................. page 63 Innovative and spontaneous projects ........................................................ page 64 CHAPTER 2 - Young people in action .................................................................... page 64 Key figures .............................................................................. page 65 ATTRACTIVENESS: A METROPOLITAN DYNAMIC....................... page 32 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 66 HEADING 1 - A MEETING PLACE FOR ECO-CITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ...... page 33 HEADING 4 - COMMITTED AUTHORITIES ............................................ page 68 Nantes, world crossroads of the sustainable city in 2013 ...................................... page 33 New in-house practices.................................................................... page 68 Cities have a great deal to say ............................................................. page 34 Expertise for residents ..................................................................... page 69 Sharing the international challenges of tomorrow’s city with residents ............................ page 35 A public authority committed to transition .................................................... page 69 Key figures (A meeting place for eco-cities throughout the world) ................................ page 36 Key figures (Committed authorities).......................................................... page 70 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 37 In the spotlight ........................................................................... page 71 2 3 Editorial Nantes was named “European Green Capital 2013”. The award recognised our unwavering commitment and long-term strategy for safeguarding all aspects of the environment, be it in relation to ecological, human or social concerns. It highlighted our efforts and successes in key areas such as urban planning, transportation, housing, water, energy and waste management. We have lived up to the award throughout the year in a productive and varied way, with events, meetings and an array of projects. All of this has really brought out the spirit of Nantes as we worked together to involve all © Patrick Garçon stakeholders to develop the local area in which we live. This year was a success. Thanks to the very strong commitment among the people of Nantes, who I would like to congratulate and thank dearly, Nantes has raised its profile, developed innovative projects and played host to fruitful meetings. A total of 205 citizen projects were submitted, 105 companies received certification for the remarkable action taken to safeguard the environment and 80 delegations were welcomed, including at Ecocity and the Mayors Summit on Climate Change – two events with international reach. This document reports on this year of mobilisation, hard work and enthusiasm. It provides a clear, stimulating and informative view of what went on during this vigorous and intense year. Green Capital, though, was much more than an award. It was more than a year of mobilisation, reflection and influx of ideas. Green Capital was an invitation for us to further develop our efforts in relation to environmental excellence. Given the urgency of the ecological challenges we face, we need to innovate and work together more than ever before to find the solutions capable of harnessing a protected environment to improve our daily life and provide a source of activities and jobs. It is one of the major priorities I have set with my team. We have set ourselves some incredibly