Application Assistance

What is required?

Review the application form template, which indicates the fields to fill out and also provides additional explanations.

What projects are there, and how do you submit them?

The contest aims to promote exemplary initiatives and/or projects designed to enhance nature around buildings and private homes in the Lausanne area. These initiatives/projects should enable the implementation of innovative, accessible, and visible measures that contribute to:

• Promote biodiversity by providing diverse habitats conducive to flora and fauna.

• Promote the well-being of residents in urban spaces.

• Adopt a participatory approach aimed at implementing a project that best meets residents’ needs.

What criteria does the jury use to evaluate projects and select the winners?

• Does the project promote biodiversity at the site?

• Does the project involve the participation of residents and/or beneficiaries?

• Does the project meet the needs of residents and/or beneficiaries?

• Is the project innovative?

• Is the project accessible and visible?

• Is the project sustainable?

• Is the project financially and technically feasible and can it be completed within a reasonable timeframe?

Who can participate and how?

• Any resident of Lausanne, or any business, association, public, and/or quasi-public institution proposing a project within the Lausanne area, may submit an application to compete for the award.

• If you are not the property owner, you can participate by providing us with the owner’s consent. To help you obtain this consent, you can request a letter of support at parcs.domaines@lausanne.ch.

• Participation in the contest is completely free.

• Projects must be submitted digitally via this page.

• Members of the jury and their accompanying persons are not eligible to participate in the competition.
  

The Jury:

The jury consists of 7 members and includes:

• the city councilmember in charge of the Parks and Public Lands Department, who chairs the jury.

• Two individuals representing a university or cantonal museum for biodiversity-related aspects (fauna/flora).

• One person representing an institution for the aspect of participation in nature projects.

• One person representing the Parks and Public Lands Department for landscape aspects, utility value, and feasibility of implementation.

• One person representing the Roads and Mobility Department for feasibility issues related to public spaces.

• One person representing a media partner in the field of nature, subject to availability. The Jury is assisted by the municipality’s nature delegate.

Rules

For more information, please refer to the complete contest rules.