What are the rules governing road accessibility?
High quality thoroughfares and public spaces are a prerequisite for access to establishments and facilities for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) and disabilities, they also improve quality of life for all users.
Street furniture: how do we meet people's needs?
Street furniture is changing in most of the region's communities. Furniture are becoming more sustainable and adaptable to a varied public, in line with major environmental and social issues. Within this common framework, more specific expectations can take shape.
Passenger shelters: which ones should you choose?
Wandering around town one can come across various types of passenger shelter. From schoolchildren waiting for the school bus to adults leaving for work using the city’s bus network, everyone needs a roof to shelter under.
Choosing the right public benches for your area
Urban benches enhance a city and provide pedestrians with essential seating, enabling them to rest and interact in public spaces. Styles and materials have evolved over the decades, contemporary benches now meet a new set of expectations in terms of functionality, maintenance and design.
Urban greening: a growing concept.
Greening permits have been issued in Clermont-Ferrand, bus and cycle lanes have been greened in Lyon, sandy areas have been seeded in Besançon... These actions are all based on the same observation: urban greening improves quality of life for residents and contributes to the sustainable development dynamic of a city.
How do you design street furniture?
Public spaces are used by local authorities and town councils to create social cohesion. Communal gardens, sports areas, children's playgrounds... These types of meeting places have become essential parts of city life.
Why should you install concrete planters in public spaces?
The concrete planter has become an essential piece of street furniture in the eyes of public authorities. Very helpful for bringing towns into bloom, concrete planters also offer features that make it much easier to create green spaces.
How can we improve the cleanliness of a city?
Cleanliness is an integral part of urban planning for every French town. It is a highly important issue for town councils; a town’s level of cleanliness has an impact on residents and visitors alike.
Choosing the right street furniture for your community?
Street furniture is a fast-growing and constantly evolving field. Local authorities install street furniture in the public spaces of towns and cities all over France.
Street furniture is booming
Street furniture can enhance any public space. Although designed to blend in with the surroundings, the right street furniture can influence the appearance, character and perception of a place.