Best practicesCreated on: 2 April 2026

In Nantes (France) fine arts and the social economy take over disused land

Goal 8.3

Developing public spaces and recreational or cultural amenities in City Port interface zones to create an appealing new area.

Challenge(s)

How can the waterfront be used to address the spatial needs of the city in innovative ways ?

Best Practice

The delays involved in the gradual rehabilitation of city/port interfaces may result in the presence of empty installations or spaces awaiting reallocation, which will detract from the general attractiveness of the district and the existing infrastructure. In order to make these rarely visited sites more attractive and dynamic and to fill the gaps in the overall appearance of the area, a strategy based on temporary uses will make it possible to attract resident population and visitors to the sites being rehabilitated on the city/port interface. The strategy will also bring economic benefits, due to the arrival of visitors, local tourists, etc.

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