The importance of the return of the city to the river is
a topical subject in which many actors interacts, including
designers. The year 2015 was marked by this topic, through
many debates, and the tragic events which effected south-east
France.
In a research process and testimonies gathered personally in a
city particularly hit by flooding, this report show the evolution
of the relationship between the city and the river bank since
the origins, and why the idea of the resilient city is the most
sustainable method today.