Greening school grounds: an asset in the face of climate change

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In an unstable climate, creating green urban spaces is part of the solution. The greening of schoolyards is one way of combating the effects of heatwaves in the city. Polymobyl explains how it can be envisaged and put into practice.

School grounds: why green spaces are an asset?

Milan, Seoul, Riyadh: examples of large-scale urban greening projects abound around the world. In France, cities such as Nantes, Toulouse and Montpellier are also involved in this type of development.

Greening school grounds is a real way of creating urban islands of coolness. These spaces are often heavily concreted and lack shade. At the same time, young children are particularly vulnerable to heat peaks.

School grounds: why green spaces are an asset?

There are many advantages to greening your yard:

  • provide shade and coolness during playtime
  • improve children’s thermal comfort during hot spells
  • bringing nature back to schools and towns
  • support educational projects, particularly in nursery schools.

A variety of designs can be envisaged: vegetable gardens, flower boxes, planters or activity areas for children… These elements are also the starting point for social projects, such as a shared vegetable garden between a school and an old people’s home, for example.

Creating a green schoolyard also helps to raise awareness of environmental issues among the youngest members of the community, and to develop collaborative projects that involve the whole community.

How to create green spaces in schools?

Transforming school playgrounds into green spaces requires a comprehensive approach. The project involves several aspects: furniture, shade structure, planting areas, accessories…

From idea to implementation, Polymobyl helps local authorities integrate nature into school grounds. Our professional support takes into account the existing environment and architecture, the assets and constraints of the space, and the budget allocated to the project.

Theplanted design of schoolyards can incorporate different types of furniture:

  • planted pergolas and shades, with or without rainwater harvesters;
  • tables and seats sized for children ;
  • planters or tubs with trellises for climbing plants, integrated benches and tables…
  • coordinated bicycle shelters.

Why call on Polymobyl to design your schoolyard?

A major player in urban development since 1986, our company works all over France with companies and local authorities.
We stand out in three key areas:

Project support from A to Z
Custom furniture made in France, fully customizable
Contemporary, durable ranges that combine design and functionality
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