EL4DEV The Age of Collaboration.pdf

A2 - Reinventing Territorial Planning

Introduction
LE PAPILLON SOURCE EL4DEV is a Think and Do Tank
that radically transforms the traditional approach to
territorial planning. By integrating concepts of social,
environmental, and political innovation, it proposes novel
solutions for sustainable and resilient territorial
development. Here are the main reasons why LE PAPILLON
SOURCE EL4DEV reinvents territorial planning.
1. Ecological and Sustainable Models
Vegetal Calderas
The Vegetal Calderas are vertical plant complexes that
play a central role in the planning model proposed by
EL4DEV. These structures:
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Generate microclimates favorable to agriculture
and local biodiversity.
Produce food resources through integrated urban
agriculture.
Serve as sanctuaries for fauna and flora, thus
improving the ecological resilience of territories.

Self-Managed and Agroclimatic Cities
The agroclimatic and self-managed cities function as
autonomous units producing their own food and energy.
They are designed to:
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