//FU// Urban Farming on the riverbanksUnusual area used to grow and cook sustainable food

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Cultural organization, Architects,Riverbank owner (Public Institution)

Urban farming, on-site consumption, innovating process, wasteland

Lyon, Bridge over the river “Rhone”

Context: 2 entrepreneurs suggest to use wasteland under a bridge over the river Rhone. They plan to settle an urban farm and a restaurant.

Concept:

• Collect wastes and coffee grounds from neighborhood (citizens, restaurants, cafés)

• Grow chickens from wastes, mushrooms and vegetables from the compost

• Cook and heat with power from the river• Enjoy sustainable omelets in an

eco-friendly and amazing setting !

Resilience : No packaging, no loss, no transport. The whole structure could be moved in case of flooding.Linked to educational projects.