Toulon
The Future of the Harbour
Long owned by the French Ministry of Defence and cut off from view by a wall, Toulon’s harbour is now undergoing a transformation.
Stretching over two kilometres, the shoreline is being opened up to the city through three key zones: Port Mayol, the Maritime Innovation District, and the Restanques Park.
The proposed landscaped spaces allow for a re-naturing of the port, offering tools to manage hydraulic constraints, improve the quality and comfort of public spaces, and develop new sources of renewable energy.
Through new pathways, uses, viewpoints, landmarks, and spatial sequences, the urban project introduces a fresh way of experiencing the port—for residents, visitors, and users alike.
At Place Mayol, at the heart of the Maritime Innovation District and facing Pointe Pipady, Toulon unveils new urban, maritime, cultural, and natural horizons.
Status
International design competition 2019
Location
Toulon (83)
Client
Toulon Provence Méditerranée
Commission
Urban and landscape design study for Toulon’s harbour, from Mayol to Pipady
Area
44 ha
Lead consultant
Richez_Associés
Design team
Richez_Associés + James Corner Field Operations + Setec International + Oasiis + Soller-Couteaux Llorens
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