Prendre soin de la rue ? Végétalisation et négociations de l'espace public à la Goutte d'Or 2026

This conference-debate explores how residents of the Goutte d'Or neighborhood have taken the initiative to green the streets, transforming shared public space. Speakers include anthropologists Virginie Milliot and Emilie Guitard, along with local garden founders Anne Plouzennec and Philippe Calandre, moderated by Laurence Baudelet Stelmacher.

The event is part of the larger festival "La Goutte d'or s'arrache au bitume," a celebration of community gardens featuring conferences, botanical drawing workshops, foraging and cooking sessions, photo and drawing exhibitions, and film screenings. It's a chance to reflect on the negotiations and tensions that arise when residents reclaim the streets for nature.

Organized by a collective of five shared gardens, the library, and academic partners, this free discussion offers a unique look at urban ecology from the ground up. Attendees can expect a thoughtful evening about how small acts of care can reshape a city.