Cool island design in Lyon: your projects with Polymobyl

Why create shaded areas in the city?

Urban concretization leads to heat retention, which is particularly problematic in summer. Thecool island is an excellent way of lowering temperatures and providing a shaded urban space for city dwellers.

Combating excessive heat in the city requires two types of action: providing shade and reintroducing vegetation. The creation ofcool islands in the city makes it possible to reconcile these two aspects, thanks to planted pergolas and shades.

How do you create cool zones in Lyon?

The Lyon metropolitan area has been looking at solutions to heatwaves for some time now. The development of urban spaces is at the top of the list, via two facilities:

• planted pergolas and umbrellas, which provide shaded areas with plants, and can incorporate a rainwater collector and misting system;
• urban planters, whose role combines the greening of space and the creation of social links through shared gardens or vegetable patches, for example.

Whichever furniture you choose, the combination of sun protection and appropriate vegetation helps to keep city dwellers cool in hot weather. By adding a bench or a seat, you can create a resting area that is ideal for sensitive populations (the elderly, pregnant women, young children, etc.).

What support does Polymobyl offer for urban planning?

As a designer and manufacturer of community furniture since 1986, Polymobyl helps local authorities create customized spaces. We designshaded areas in Lyon, from open spaces in city centers to urban galleries.

Our services are characterized by comprehensive support at every stage of the project:

• Audit of areas to be developed and identification of needs
• Drawing up a costed action plan for your planted cool islands
• Design and personalization of media in the image of the city of Lyon
• On request, delivery and installation of your green urban shelters

Polymobyl is the ideal partner for all your projects involving planted cool islands in the Lyon metropolitan area, Villeurbanne and elsewhere in the Rhône region. We also work throughout France and abroad.