1. General information
Location and description of the intervention
City or FUA
Strasbourg
Region
Europe
Native title of the NBS intervention
Aménagement Des Berges Du Fossé Du Faux Rempart
Short description of the intervention
The Development Of The Banks Of The Faux Rempart Ditch is focused on the biological and ecological continuity of the right bank of the Faux Rampart (Ref. 6). The ditch was abandoned, underdeveloped and found to be lacking of the rich biodiversity otherwise seen in the surrounding area. thus, at the request of the local inhabitants, the City of Strasbourg intervened to revitalise the accessibility and greenery located at the area (Ref. 4).
Address

Canal des Faux Remparts
Strasbourg
France

Location
The NBS is situated in an area, with clear delineation of boundaries and a specific shape (polygon). The NBS project can also have more than one area location (more than one polygon, situated close by).
Area boundary
POINT (7.7545363356426 48.586386432834)
POINT (7.748065033151 48.587677751824)
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NBS area image
Source of NBS area image
Google Earth Pro (September 24, 2020). Coordinates offer a rough approximation of extent of NBS.
Type of area before implementation of the NBS
Previous derelict area
Website of the intervention
http://www.strasbourg.eu/environnement-qualite-de-vie/espaces-publics/realisati…
Timeline of intervention
Start date of the intervention (planning process)
2012
Start date of intervention (implementation process)
2012
End date of the intervention
2013
Present stage of the intervention
Completed
Goals of the intervention
This project aims were to restore the biological and ecological continuity of these flood banks while increasing the comfort of users by:
- Improving the quality of public space
- Preserving, diversifying and developing the existing ecosystem, notably by densifying shrubbery, trees and herbaceous plantations along the right bank
- Creating different atmospheres through the smooth transition of plants
- Recalibrating the paths according to the uses of the site in order to favor a more generous area of vegetation
- Realizing a continuous path of natural stone laid in opus-incertum thus allowing a more easy circulation while preserving the natural appearance (Ref. 1)
Quantitative targets
- 70 trees (Ref. 4)
- 1,800 shrubs (Ref. 4)
-25 different plant species (Ref. 4)
Monitoring indicators defined
- number of trees, shrubs, and plant species (Ref. 4)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Habitat and biodiversity restoration
Habitat and biodiversity conservation
Green space creation and/or management
Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Environmental and climate justice
Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Enabling opportunities for physical activity
Creation of opportunities for recreation
Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Preservation of natural heritage
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Ecosystem-focused
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Protect and enhance urban habitats
Preserve and strengthen existing habitats and ecosystems
Promote environmentally-sound development in and around protected areas
Create new habitats
Preserve and strengthen habitat connectivity
Reduce negative impacts and avoid the alteration/damage of ecosystem
Protect species
Undertake specific measures to protect species
Undertake specific measures to protect native species
Undertake specific measures to protect valued species
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Species-focused
Ecosystem-focused
What activities are implemented to realize the restoration goals and targets?
Restore species (native, endangered, or unspecified)
Restore native species
Restore valued species
Implementation activities
The right bank of the Faux Rempart ditch was abandoned, underdeveloped and found to be lacking of the rich biodiversity otherwise seen in the surrounding area. In 2010 the municipality reached an agreement with national administration's for its development (Ref. 10). Also at the request of the local inhabitants, (Ref. 4) the City of Strasbourg intervened and construction work was undertaken without harming the patrimonial and urban unity of the quays in 2012 (Ref. 3). The first two phases of the work were carried out during 2012 and 2013 and lasted 5 months (Ref. 1). The first phase involved the paving of the quays of Turckheim, Desaix, Paris, Kellerman, and from the beginning of the quay at Schoepflin and the realization of seedlings. The second phase involved paving and planting of 70 trees as well as 1,800 shrubs and other plants that constitute the other two phases of the site. The rehabilitation of the shoreline was completed in the spring of 2013 (Ref. 4). "The promenade will be designed in such a way that the animals living along the banks can continue to evolve while conserving biodiversity" (Ref. 12). "Plants specific to this environment will be planted. We want to create something different from the other banks. Nature will have a preponderant place. We have selected plants that adapt to this type of setting. We will also be concerned about wildlife. When there are nests, we will cut the bank so that the walkers do not disturb this important moment for the animals, as we have already done" (Ref. 4).
Type of NBS project
Ecological restoration of ecosystems
Management and improved protection of rivers and other blue areas
NBS domain and interventions
Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented
Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Riverbank/Lakeside greens
Blue infrastructure
Rivers/streams/canals/estuaries
Vegetation Type
Shrubs
Trees
Other
Please specify how many trees were planted
70 (Ref. 4)
Amenities offered by the NBS
Educational or biodiversity trails
Services
Expected ecosystem services delivered
Provisioning services
Water (surface and ground water for drinking and non-drinking purposes)
Genetic materials from all biota
Habitat and supporting services
Habitats for species
Maintenance of genetic diversity
Scale
Spatial scale
Sub-microscale: Street scale (including buildings)
Beneficiaries
Primary Beneficiaries
Local government/Municipality
Other
Please specify "other primary beneficiary"
-25 different plant species (Ref. 4)
Governance
Governance arrangements
Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Non-government actors
Private sector/Corporate/Business
Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative
The project was initiated by Strasbourg Eurometropole (Ref. 1). The landscape designer was DIGITALEpaysage, the project director Agnès Daval, and the relevant environmental study office Sinbio (Ref. 5, 6).
Key actors - initiating organization
Local government/municipality
Land owners
Public space owned by the city
Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors)
Local government/municipality
Private sector/corporate actor/company
Land owners
Public space owned by the city
Participatory methods/forms of community involvement used
Unknown
Policy drivers
NBS intervention implemented in response to an Regional Directive/Strategy
Unknown
NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan
Yes
Please specify the national regulations/strategy/plan
Work on the banks The Banks Of The Faux Rempart Ditch was first signaled by the French public administrative body "Voies Navigables de France" ("Waterways of France") - in agreement signed with the Mayor of the City Strasbourg, Roland Ries - as part of the body's responsibility for the stability of banks and relevant structural works in France (Ref. 10).
NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan
Yes
Please specify the "local regulation/strategy/plan"
The intervention appears under the directory off Strasbourg Eurometropole's Climate Energy Plan (Ref. 9). The intervention is also noted in relation to the Strasbourg's "Projet d’Aménagement et de Développement Durable" (PADD – document d’orientations générales) ("Project Planning and Sustainable Development"), a city document on development guidelines (Ref. 8).
Mandatory or voluntary intervention
Voluntary (spontaneous)
Enablers
Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS vision/strategy/plan - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS section/part in a more general plan - mentioned in connection to the project
Yes
Please specify the general plan with GI/NBS section
The intervention appears under the directory off Strasbourg Eurometropole's Climate Energy Plan (Ref. 9). The intervention is also noted in relation to the Strasbourg's "Projet d’Aménagement et de Développement Durable" (PADD – document d’orientations générales) ("Project Planning and Sustainable Development"), a city document on development guidelines (Ref. 8).
If there is a relevant strategy or plan, please specify the theme / type of the plan.
City specific climate change policy or plan
Water regulation strategy
Please specify other vegetation type
-25 different plant species (Ref. 4)
greenery (Reg 4)
shrubbery, trees and herbaceous plantations (Ref 1)
Presence of city network or regional partnerships focused on NBS - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Presence of GI / NBS research project - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Subsidies/investment for GI / NBS in the city - mentioned in connection to the project
Yes
Please specify
It was indicated that €95,000 was allocated to the Strasbourg office by "Waterways of France" to conduct the project in 2010 (Ref. 8).
Co-finance for NBS
Yes
Co-financing governance arrangements
Unknown
Was this co-governance arrangement already in place, or was it set up specifically for this NBS?
Unknown
Financing
Total cost
€100,000 - €500,000
What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements?
€250 000 (Ref. 4).
What are the total amount of expected annual maintenance costs?
Unknown
What is the expected annual maintenance costs of the NBS or GI elements?
Unknown
Please specify cost savings
Unknown
Please specify total cost (EUR)
€250,000 paid by Strasbourg Eurometropole (Ref. 1). It was indicated that €95,000 was allocated to the Strasbourg office by "Waterways of France" to conduct the project in 2010 (Ref. 8). The work was "estimated at € 250,000" (Ref. 4).
Source(s) of funding
Public national budget
Public local authority budget
Type of fund(s) used
Earmarked public budget
Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Business models
Urban offsetting model (biodiversity or water)
Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model?
Public actor (e.g. municipality)
Type of innovation
Technological
Infrastructural innovation
Please specify technological innovation
This intervention preserves, diversifies and develops the existing ecosystem as well as making the location more accessible for recreational purposes (e.g. jogging, walking) through regenerating areas that had degenerated in the 2 to 3 years running up to 2012 (Ref. 1, 11).
Novelty level of the innovation
Unknown
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
unknown
Replicability/Transferability
Unknown
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
unknown
Impacts, benefits
Environmental impacts
Water management and blue areas
Enhanced protection and restoration of freshwater ecosystems
Green space and habitat
Increased green space area
Increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems
Reduced biodiversity loss
Increased number of species present
Restoration of derelict areas
Description of environmental benefits
Water management and blue areas:
-Enhanced protection and restoration of freshwater ecosystems:

Green space and habitat:
-Increased green space area/Increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems (local habitats for local species)/Reduction of biodiversity loss/Increased number of species present: "Plants specific to this environment will be planted. We want to create something different from the other banks. Nature will have a preponderant place. We have selected plants that adapt to this type of setting. We will also be concerned about wildlife. When there are nests, we will cut the bank so that the walkers do not disturb this important moment for the animals, as we have already done" (Ref. 4). "The promenade will be designed in such a way that the animals living along the banks can continue to evolve while conserving biodiversity" (Ref. 12).
-Restoration of derelict areas: The right bank of the Faux Rempart ditch was abandoned, underdeveloped and found to be lacking of the rich biodiversity otherwise seen in the surrounding area. In 2010 the municipality reached an agreement with national administration's for its development (Ref. 10).
Economic impacts
Unknown
Description of economic benefits
unknown
Social and cultural impacts
Health and wellbeing
Improved physical health
Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
Cultural heritage and sense of place
Protection of natural heritage
Description of social and cultural benefits
Health and wellbeing:
-Gain in activities for recreation and exercise: "Runners are invited to jog on the other bank" (Ref. 4).

Cultural heritage and sense of place:
-Protection of natural heritage: The right bank of the Faux Rempart ditch was abandoned, underdeveloped and found to be lacking of the rich biodiversity otherwise seen in the surrounding area. In 2010 the municipality reached an agreement with national administration's for its development (Ref. 10).

This intervention preserves, diversifies and develops the existing ecosystem as well as making the location more accessible for recreational purposes (e.g. jogging, walking) through regenerating areas that had degenerated in the 2 to 3 years running up to 2012 (Ref. 1, 11).
Type of reported impacts
Achieved impacts
Indicators
The introduction of new trees and shrubs at the The Banks Of The Faux Rempart Ditch contribute to the quality of the public space, assist in diversify and developing the local existing ecosystem and provide aesthetic value to the previously degenerating banks by providing the area with a smooth transition of plants (Ref. 1, 4).

Environmental, social and economic impacts
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Analysis of specific impact categories
Job creation: The NBS created ...
No information available
Environmental justice: The implementation of the NBS project resulted in ...
Gentrification
Negative impacts: Did the project cause any problems or concerns?
Yes
Please specify the negative impacts
"Runners and squatters will be the big losers in the renovation of the bank of the False Ramparts Ditch, the one that borders the north of the island ellipse, currently under construction. The City of Strasbourg wants to transform this faded walk into an ecological walk" (Ref. 4). "This bank, hardly developed and so to speak abandoned, has for many years been the land of weeds, where only runners, dog walkers and homeless people ventured. And they will be the victims of the transformation of places currently being carried out by the community, which aims to create a "green promenade", where a domesticated nature will enchant the passer-by" (Ref. 4).
COVID-19 pandemic
No specific information available as of September 24, 2020. Stay at home orders were active in all of France from March 16, 2020 to May 11, 2020 (https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19).
Methods of impact monitoring
Process of recording NBS impacts
No evidence in public records
Methods used to evaluate the impacts of NBS
Unknown
Evidence for use of assessment
Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
Impact assessment mechanism
Name of any specific impact assessment tools
Unknown
Use of GIS in mapping impacts
No evidence in public records
Citizen involvement
Citizens involvement in assessment/evaluation
Yes
Mode(s) of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment
Online Forum
Please specify other modes of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment
(4)
Citizens involvement in the analysis of the assessment/evaluation
Unknown
Follow-up to the evaluation / assessment
Unknown
References
Web links relevant to the intervention
(1) DEVELOPMENT OF THE BANKS OF THE FAUX REMPART DITCH (RIGHT BANK)
(2) STRASBOURG - Urban and architectural act
(3) Development of the banks of the false rampart ditch (right bank)
(4) New shore of the Ditch of the false ramparts: exit the joggers and the home…
(5) Berges du fosse du faux rempart (right bank) in Strasbourg - signage
(6) Development of the banks of the false rampart ditch (right bank)
(9) POLITIQUE ÉNERGÉTIQUE
(12) Canal des Faux Remparts (Strasbourg)
Documents relevant to the intervention
Attachment Size
(7) Urban Natural Park (5.89 MB) 5.89 MB
(8) Deliberation of the Municipal Council 2010 (293.82 KB) 293.82 KB
(10) Communication to the City Council 2011 (342.31 KB) 342.31 KB
(11) MICRO-FLOWERING GARDENS AND CITIZEN Visits to the center of gardens and green spaces in which locals get involved (3.71 MB) 3.71 MB
List of references
(1) Strasbourg Eurometropole. [no date]. AMÉNAGEMENT DES BERGES DU FOSSÉ DU FAUX REMPART (RIVE DROITE). Available at: http://www.strasbourg.eu/environnement-qualite-de-vie/espaces-publics/realisations/amenagement-berges-fosse-faux-rempart-rive-droite (Website not available in 2020).
(2) SKYSCRAPERCITY.com. (2012). STRASBOURG - Actu urbaine & architecturale. Available at: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=267947&page=141 (Accessed: September 24, 2020).
(3) Ministère de l’Écologie. (2015). Aménagement des berges du fossé du faux rempart (rive droite). Available at: https://www.1000paysages.gouv.fr/amenagement-des-berges-du-fosse-du-faux-rempart-rive-droite (Website not available in 2020).
(4) Rigobert, Jules. (2012). Nouvelle rive du Fossé des faux remparts : exit les joggers et les SDF. Available at:http://www.rue89strasbourg.com/nouvelle-rive-du-fosse-des-faux-remparts-exit-les-joggers-et-les-sdf-15344 (Accessed: September 24, 2020).
(5) Digital Paysage. (2012). Berges du fossé du faux rempart (rive droite) à Strasbourg - signalétique. Available at:http://www.digitalepaysage.com/spip.php?page=projet&id_article=111 (Website not available in 2020).
(6) Digital Paysage. (2012). Aménagement des berges du fossé du faux rempart (rive droite). Available at:http://www.digitalepaysage.com/spip.php?page=projet&id_article=76 (Website not available in 2020).
(7) Pipart, Beatrice. [no date]. ATELIER DE PROJET: QUELLES ORIENTATIONS POUR LE PNU DE STRASBOURG? Strasbourg Eurometropole. (Document attached).
(8) Voies Navigables de France. (2010) Délibération du Conseil Municipal du lundi 22 mars 20. (Document attached).
(9) Strasbourg Eurometropole. [no date]. POLITIQUE ÉNERGÉTIQUE. Available at: http://www.strasbourg.eu/environnement-qualite-de-vie/plan-climat (Accessed: September 24, 2020).
(10) Le Conseil Municipal de Strasbourg. (2011). Communication au Conseil Municipal. (Document attached).
(11) [no author]. (2012). Visite n° 1 : MICRO-JARDINS ET FLEURISSEMENT CITOYEN Visites au centre-ville de jardins et d’espaces verts dans lesquels les habitants s’impliquent. (Document attached).
(12) Arch Wiki (n.d.). "Canal des Faux Remparts (Strasbourg)". Available at: https://www.archi-wiki.org/Adresse:Canal_des_Faux_Remparts_(Strasbourg) (Accessed: September 24, 2020).
Comments and notes
Pictures of the NBS
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Public Images
Architectural drawing of a green promenade along a wall
https://www.rue89strasbourg.com/nouvelle-rive-du-fosse-des-faux-remparts-exit-les-joggers-et-les-sdf-15344
Water flowing besides a path
https://www.rue89strasbourg.com/nouvelle-rive-du-fosse-des-faux-remparts-exit-les-joggers-et-les-sdf-15344
A map of the renovation plan of the rampart
https://www.rue89strasbourg.com/nouvelle-rive-du-fosse-des-faux-remparts-exit-les-joggers-et-les-sdf-15344