Breathing New Life into Forgotten Spaces: The Bourges Urban Challenge
Cities are constantly changing, but not all areas evolve at the same pace. Some spaces—like abandoned buildings, neglected lots, and urban wastelands—become stuck in limbo, left waiting for a new purpose. This challenge focuses on one such space: a disused school in the heart of a neighborhood.
Your mission? Reimagine how this space can be revitalized to benefit the community while respecting the environment, diversity, and well-being. This is your chance to think creatively about how cities can be shaped, lived in, and transformed.
Why Take On This Challenge?
This challenge offers a unique opportunity to:
- Explore Urban Development: Discover the long-term processes involved in city building, from social dynamics to technical and regulatory aspects.
- Reinvent Forgotten Spaces: Propose innovative ways to repurpose urban areas, considering not just technical solutions but also social and environmental impacts.
- Collaborate in a Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside students from INSA Bourges and ECIU, bringing together diverse perspectives to tackle complex urban issues.
Guidance and Support
You won’t be tackling this alone. Throughout the challenge, you’ll receive support from:
- A dedicated teacher who will guide your group through the project and help you structure your deliverables.
- A team of professionals and urban planners actively involved in Bourges’ transformation, offering their insights and expertise.
This is more than just an academic exercise—it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in the way urban spaces are used. Ready to shape the future of Bourges?
