Ecological efficiency of urban neighbourhoods

Historically, the Capuchin plateau was home to industrial and military activities, however, these have been moved to other areas in recent decades. Urban sustainability is one of the key components of the Capucins renewal project. The geographical location of the site allows for a completely unobstructed view of the Penfeld river, the harbour and the city of Brest. As the area is steeped in history, the aim is to make the district as dynamic as it was previously by offering a quality of life based on culture and social offerings. Further, the project aims to integrate the eco district on the right bank of Brest and to renew the attractiveness of this part of the city by creating new cultural facilities and innovative services for citizens.

The eco-district has a diversified housing offer which provides a social mix representation: 50% of the housing stock is available through free ownership, 25% are subsidised rental units and the remaining 25% are available at an affordable cost. Each block has an underground car park.

The Capucins project is designed as a sustainable neighbourhood with public spaces mainly allocated for pedestrians and limiting the space for motor vehicles. The public transport network - bus, tram or cable car - makes the city extremely accessible to residents.

The eco-district represents a true European corridor as, by car, people can access the airport in 20 minutes and travel by expressway to the city of Rennes in 2.5 hours.