Rémi Gaillard proposes to transform the Verdanson canal into a floodable park and an open-air street art museum.

Key Points:

1. Renaturation of the urban corridor: Replace concrete with natural elements (pebbles, soil, riverside plants) to allow water to penetrate the ground, recreate shade, and bring freshness to the city center.
2. Flood-resilient design: The park will be designed to accommodate the Verdanson's unpredictable floods, with lower sections accepting water while the main pathway remains accessible.
3. Enhanced accessibility: Create gentle access points every 150-250 meters (stairs-seating, ramps) to connect the streets to the canal bed.
4. Open-air street art museum: Officially recognize and foster the existing street art on the Verdanson's walls, with free expression areas, rotating artists, and monumental frescoes with soft lighting.
5. Immediate benefits for residents: Provide a cool oasis in the city center, a free shaded promenade in summer, and a more natural flood management.
6. Credible and fundable project: Avoids expropriation, can be realized in sections, and is eligible for various climate and European funding programs.