The Louvain district in Vélizy-Villacoublay is undergoing a major transformation, driven by a clear commitment to making nature a central lever of urban renewal. Designed by the landscape architects at Urbicus, the project places planting at the heart of the district’s reconfiguration, both for residents’ comfort and for environmental quality. 

All the trees planted as part of the project were supplied by Van den Berk Nurseries, known for their expertise in growing large-caliper trees suited to urban conditions. The plant palette was carefully selected for its diversity, resilience, and visual value, with particular attention to native species and climate change. 

The new plantings now structure the public realm, support biodiversity, and actively help combat urban heat islands. Strong emphasis has been placed on green corridors, tree-lined routes, and planted shared spaces designed to encourage sociability and social connection. 

This ambitious project received the gold medal from Valhor, the French interprofessional organisation for horticulture, landscape, and floristry, as well as the Grand National Landscape Award, with a special mention from the jury, highlighting its exemplary quality in landscape design, sustainability, and social impact. 

Through this large-scale planting-led regeneration, Vélizy-Villacoublay is affirming its commitment to building a greener, more resilient, and more human city, where landscape becomes a key driver of ecological transition and quality of life.