Residents of the Pradettes district in Toulouse are continuing their battle against the town hall over the sale of the green wasteland of Bordeblanche. The municipality of Toulouse made the decision to sell the land on March 10, 2023, with plans to build 200 new homes on the site. This would be in addition to the 500 homes already built and the 140 currently under construction.
The Pradettes association, along with a majority of residents and local associations, are vehemently opposed to the “concreting” of this green space. They argue that the wasteland plays a vital role in cooling the area during the summer and heatwaves. In a press release, the association stated, “This action aims to make known the opposition of the vast majority of the inhabitants and associations of the district to the concretization of this island of freshness.”
In a show of solidarity, around a hundred residents organized a human chain around the wasteland of Bordeblanche on Saturday, June 24. The action was accompanied by music, garlands, and costumes, highlighting the residents’ determination to preserve this green space.
The association is currently awaiting the announcement of the future developer’s name, which is expected to be revealed soon. They plan to organize further actions by September 2023. Additionally, legal proceedings are underway in an attempt to have the project canceled.
This issue has gained attention and support from the wider community. In a related development, residents recently planted 150 trees on the wasteland to prevent its sale. The fight to preserve the “island of freshness” in the Pradettes district continues, with residents and associations determined to protect this valuable green space.
What are the reasons cited by the Pradettes association and residents for opposing the construction of 200 new homes on the green wasteland of Bordeblanche in Toulouse?
Residents of the Pradettes district in Toulouse are still fighting against the town hall’s decision to sell the green wasteland of Bordeblanche. The municipality of Toulouse voted to sell the land on March 10, 2023, intending to construct 200 new homes on the site. However, the Pradettes association, as well as the majority of residents and local associations, strongly oppose the development, arguing that the green space plays a crucial role in cooling the area during the hot summers and heatwaves.
To make their opposition known, around a hundred residents organized a human chain around the wasteland of Bordeblanche on Saturday, June 24. They expressed their determination to protect this valuable green space through music, garlands, and costumes.
Currently, the association is waiting for the announcement of the future developer’s name, which is expected to be revealed soon. They plan to continue organizing actions by September 2023 while pursuing legal proceedings in hopes of canceling the project.
The issue has garnered support from the wider community, with residents recently planting 150 trees on the wasteland in an effort to prevent its sale. The fight to preserve the “island of freshness” in the Pradettes district persists, as residents and associations remain resolute in protecting this valuable green space.
