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The Drôme Department is in contention for the 2026 Landscape Awards. Support for the green courtyard at Gérard Gaud college can be shown by voting before October 30th.
In 2024, the Department redeveloped the courtyard of Gérard Gaud college in Bourg-lès-Valence. The goal was to create a more pleasant living environment for students while addressing climate challenges. The improvements, through de-sealing and greening, promote natural rainwater infiltration, limit heat islands, and enhance biodiversity. The new spaces also cater to the diverse needs of students and staff.
This project is part of the Department's ecological transition initiative and relies on user participation. Consultation workshops allowed students and college staff to contribute to the planning of the developments. A two-year follow-up supports the project, enabling adaptation of the maintenance of the green spaces and evaluation of the renaturation effects on water management and thermal comfort.
This achievement has now been nominated for the 2026 Landscape Awards. The Public Prize is open for votes until October 30th, 2026. The Department encourages mobilization to support the Gérard Gaud college project and promote initiatives for ecological transition.
