The harvest / La récolte The Harvest is about convergence. It is where the process from stage one and two comes together. Investment and long term commitments are made and plans literally become concrete. It is also the time of negotiation, where the development agency can set aspirations for sites and negotiate with developers and landowners to get the best public outcomes. The development agency is the driver at this stage, managing with incentives and regulations. To stimulate the development of more attractive urban conditions and to pay for public domain construction, special planning conditions are developed. For example, developers (both public + private) are given bonuses if they build to certain standards or contribute to public space or community spaces. Within the development agency, a design review committee is assembled to ensure that all projects are consistent with the vision and the design quality standards and aspirations set in the vision
process. Any projects developed on the site must also be accepted by general planning laws of Angers. The business incubator developed in Stage 2 is turned into a business development agency to link businesses and available commercial space within the site while ensuring that their business approach is sound and consistent with the objectives of the vision. Ideally, projects encourage usage across the day, while feeling safe at night. New forms of mixed land-use are also developed, carefully selecting sites where tensions are least likely to arise. As a number of new typologies are proposed, such as the combination of logistics, manufacturing and living, the development agency may need to deliver some pilot projects. This would be done on key high profile sites through design competitions and in partnership with existing occupiers to demonstrate the architectural possibilities and
incorporating best practice. These pilot projects would show the market that these schemes are not only possible, but also can be attractive to potential tenants and be commercially viable. WELCOME TO ANGERS, THE NEW GATEWAY
With the construction of the new road junction in 2025, the character of a number of the sites will change. Through the use of temporary projects, such as the urban forest at La Doyenne, the challenges of this interruption can be overcome. Once constructed, the new junction presents an opportunity to improve the efficiency of logistics, and to create a new gateway to the city. This gateway will be a large earth mound, partly made from the construction waste of other developments. On arrival, visitors will see a green hill covered in the fruit trees that symbolise Productive Saint-Serge.
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use. New business networks have been formed, as well as groups specifically focused on logistics, waste and resources, and the sharing of services across the site.
STAKEHOLDER APPROACH
The stakeholder approach at this stage is three-fold. Firstly, it generates the development activity on-site, which eventually creates development capital for the public space and community spaces. Secondly, it connects working environments with businesses to ensure that the space is active. The development agency may offer temporary use of commercial space to avoid vandalism and to kick-start activity. Thirdly, this stage ensures the newly developed areas are relevant for residents and users. This may involve events, music, theatre, art and other activation activities which bring people to the space.
Angers has the great fortune of having Saint-Serge. And now is the time for a new kind of transformation. An approach that embraces the complexity of the local conditions, includes stakeholders, and allows space for change and innovation. It is the chance for Saint-Serge to be at the centre of production for the region. To be a driver of the local economy, an innovative mixed-use neighbourhood that learns from its strengths and builds on its tradition. It is time for Saint-Serge to realise its ambition and be the productive heart of Angers.
THE PRODUCTIVE CITY
At this stage, viable projects have been tested and any re-zoning can be made with confidence that it will not destabilise the site. There are a range of different sized spaces across the site, allowing for some flexibility in terms of
CIRCULAR SAINT-SERGE
Annual stakeholder Co-creation event
Construction of pioneer project
Annual stakeholder Co-creation event
Engage owners + users on B Ramon & La Doyenné in discussing future development opportunities
1/ Develop a site-wide mobility + parking strategy 2/ Explore a site wide circular economy strategy
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Develop plan for urban distribution center
Development of pedestrian link to La Tournerie
3/ Explore residential mixes 4/ Site scale food production strategy
Finalise zoning plan and submit for approval
Development of a circular economy materials stock-yard
Design competitions launched for sites on public land
Designs selected for Boulevard Ramon
Business incubator converted into business development agency Funding, VC investment + development strategies for pioneer projects
Presentation of site development strategy + new zoning plan
Alignment strategy for re-locating start-ups and established businesses in new spaces within new developments
Development of mixed-use housing, based on compatibility studies
Adapting circular-production strengthening urban policy documents
Development of a staff training centre connecting jobs and workers
Completion of the production park at Four à Chaux, adjacent the cement works paid for by developer contributions
COMMUNITY STAGE Design competition for local
MIXED-USE HOUSING
Development agency manages design competitions on private land
First stage public works paid for by development commitments on Boulevard Ramon NEW LOW-ENERGY URBAN LOGISTICS CENTRE
Development of community assets and meeting spaces in La Doyenne site
Up-cycling factory built on public land to foster circular economy in the neighborhood
Annual festival of local produce
PUBLIC CIRCU R PRODUCTION PARK
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Celebrating the new productive Saint Serge neighborhood with access to cultural facilities for the community as well as quality parks and recreation space for residents and workers
Development agency manages design competitions on private land
Construction of the new mixed-use parking building to support the increased traffic and allow less cars in the city center
Construction of the new highway as a gateway to Angers
In partnership with Vegepolys - a showcase centre for local food technology connected to the market place
PUBLIC CIRCU R PRODUCTION PARK
designers + tech start-ups
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BOULEVARD GASTON RAMON VISION
ANGERS HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE GARDENS
Permanent gardens with unique horticulture and vegetation of Angers
NEW GATEWAY TO ANGERS
MIXED-USE PARKING, PARK & RIDE + ONE MILE
DOYENNE GARDENS
Saint Serge: an adaptable mixed-use living + working, productive ground floor
Green links to the river front financed through development
Mitigation measures will minimise damage from flooding
PRODUCTION ORIENTED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS
NEW ACCESSES AND RE TIONSHIP WITH RIVER MAINE
Annual Fab City / Maker’s Festival Annual Fab City / Maker’s Festival
Annual festival of Local produce
Annual Fab City / Maker’s Festival
Annual festival of local produce
Annual Fab City / Maker’s Festival
Annual festival of Local produce
Annual Fab City / Maker’s Festival
Annual festival of produce
Connect Activate Community Employment Place-making Mix
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