Quartier Ecoparc

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In Neuchâtel, the capital of its Swiss canton, a fifty thousand square meter industrial wasteland has been under redevelopment since 1990, guided by a sustainable master plan from the architectural firm bauart (Bern, Neuchâtel, Zurich). The second phase is set to conclude in May 2009 with the opening of a striking building that will accommodate a conservatory and a school of administration. Quartier Ecoparc establishes a modern urban connection between the railway station area and the historic city, showcasing exemplary density and a thoughtful integration of economic, ecological, and social factors. The architectural quality of the two new university buildings and the extensive residential development is noteworthy. Marchand meticulously documents and analyzes all facets of this exemplary neighborhood development, which stands as a model comparable to leading international examples such as Vauban in Freiburg/Breisgau and BedZED in London.