Seedbed Intervention: Versailles

The seedbed intervention in Versailles took place in the Square Blaise Pascal which will be the site of the NBS interventions and is currently composed of 3 sections: 1300sqm park for children with many play facilities, 1730sqm park intensive green space with cherry trees and ping pong tables and a 6900sqm area for football and basketball. The workshops on the 14th of July attracted a total of about 80 participants.

The objectives of the day were to raise awareness about nature and to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ideas for the future
square. Fresh apple juice was pressed to show how apples are turned into a product like apple juice. In parallel, the photovoice  method  and  the  canvas  method  were carried out. Insight into the results on page 6 and 8! There was also the opportunity to take part in a survey on the future of the park via a QR  code.  In  addition,  the  city  of  Versailles organized  an  action  during  the  event  where participants could draw their park of the future and include their wishes.

Publication Date: 31 Mar 2023

Author(s): Julia Gäckle