A Green Space for Families: The Green Courtyard at Les Petits Cailloux

Creation of green spaces within the courtyard of the École des Petits Cailloux, where families and children can gather to relax, play, and support local biodiversity, while strengthening community ties.

Families in Lausanne, particularly those living in the Boveresses neighborhood, including families with young children, families facing social or economic challenges, and those seeking an accessible space for socializing and relaxation.

The project proposes transforming the courtyard of the Petits Cailloux school into a green and welcoming space for families in Lausanne. The plan involves greening part of the playground by adding native plants, natural wood play structures, tables, and benches to allow families to gather outside of school hours. The goal is to create an environment conducive to relaxation, play, and education about biodiversity and the school’s gardening beds. Participatory workshops will be organized in collaboration with families in the neighborhood, where they will help plant vegetation and install natural play structures, thereby strengthening community ties. A giant bee hotel and a flower meadow will also be set up to offer children and parents an opportunity to learn about the importance of pollinators and biodiversity. The project will have a tangible impact on local families, particularly those with limited access to safe and accessible green spaces, by providing them with a welcoming and educational gathering place. It is also an inclusive space for families facing challenges, creating a supportive environment for intergenerational and social activities.

Schoolyard of the Collège des Petits Cailloux, Praz-Séchaud Building 8-12 in Lausanne

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Isabelle Costa-Rubin, principal of the Coteau-Fleuri School; For teachers: Céline Brescianini, Mr. Azevedo, custodian of the Petits Cailloux A building (Ch. de Praz-Séchaud 8-10-12); Mr. Abazi, custodian of the Petits Cailloux A schoolyard (Coteau-Fleuri School); Claire Lang, Children’s Council Coordinator, City of Lausanne’s Children’s Affairs Department; Itimad Serrano Bustos, head of the Les Petits Cailloux Parents’ Association (APEMS); Julien Cart, special education teacher, PSPS representative at the Coteau-Fleuri School, and president of the Coteau-Fleuri Educational Landscape; Fiona Acha-Orbea, educator (CVE de la Grangette) & founder of “Le Voyage du livre,” an outdoor library in Praz-Séchaud; Abdel Bougacha, coordinator of the Coteau-Fleuri Educational Landscape, in charge of the four garden boxes in the Petits Cailloux courtyard; Marie Bessonneau, member of the Coteau-Fleuri School Board (CET), early childhood nurse working with families and children in the neighborhood; Eliane Aubert, President of the Boveresses Development Society & Gwenaëlle Le Lay, editorial board members of the newspaper “Le Canard”; Fabienne de Pietro, Head of the Schools Department (City of Lsne); Lucas Willemin, property manager, CPCL (Municipal Employees’ Pension Fund); Espace des Petits Cailloux, a local association