Studies
The cooperative's research and consulting activities are essential to promoting temporary occupation, transitional urban planning, and third places in urban development. It aims to provide assistance and advice to public and private property owners throughout France. The support methods and methodologies are tailor-made and adapted to the needs of all those involved in urban development (local authorities, planners, developers, project leaders, occupants).
Find all the studies conducted by the cooperative on this interactive map.
A versatile consulting and research service
Plateau Urbain, a cooperative active in temporary occupation, transitional urban planning, and third places, offers research and consulting services. This activity, which has been structured since 2016, has developed to meet the needs of local areas and property owners, while promoting the values of solidarity, diversity, and experimentation. It develops unique support services, taking into account the specific characteristics of sites, the local ecosystem, and urban issues, in order to offer tailor-made and adapted solutions.
The range of studies and consulting services offered by the cooperative is characterized by its versatility, flexibly adapting to the diverse needs of the actors involved in city building, such as local authorities, developers, promoters, project leaders, and users. Plateau Urbain's interventions cover a wide range of projects, at different scales and stages of maturity. This includes support for operational and pre-operational phases as well as assistance in defining territorial strategies.
What forms do Plateau Urbain's research and consulting assignments take?
Advice to the owner
Plateau Urbain brings its expertise to bear by advising public and private property owners on how to promote mixed-use and socially responsible development of their vacant assets.
Feasibility study
The cooperative undertakes in-depth studies to assess the feasibility of temporary occupation projects. It supports operational arrangements by defining the technical, programmatic, legal, and economic terms, as well as management and coordination strategies to bring a project to fruition.
Project management assistance
Plateau Urbain offers project management assistance by facilitating the implementation of transitional and inclusive urban planning strategies.
Support in the creation of third places
The research department’s approach is part of a comprehensive support program, in which the cooperative actively supports collectives, associations, and third-place project leaders in their projects.
Impact measurement
Plateau Urbain is involved in action research activities, evaluating the impact of projects and initiatives, conducting usage assessments, and analyzing the experiences of occupants. This tool, called Commune Mesure, demonstrates the cooperative’s commitment to gaining a deeper understanding of and maximizing the impact of the initiatives it supports.
In what contexts can Plateau Urbain take action?
Plateau Urbain can operate in various contexts, either by conducting the entire study in-house or by establishing partnerships with groups of investors, urban planners, architects, and operators. The cooperative can also act as an agent for a multidisciplinary team. It can respond to public contracts, whether through calls for tenders or calls for projects. In addition, the cooperative responds to direct requests from owners, whether public or private.
A wide range of tools and expertise
The tools used by Plateau Urbain in its studies are tailored to the specific characteristics of each project.
Technical diagnosis
The cooperative carries out in-depth technical assessments by conducting site visits and analyzing existing assessments.
Territorial analysis
In addition, it conducts regional analyses by conducting interviews with local stakeholders and key players in the region, while extracting data from its digital platform, which lists the needs of project leaders.
Prospective
Plateau Urbain also provides assistance in defining programming and governance scenarios by organizing participatory workshops, capitalizing on feedback from site management experiences, and conducting case studies.
Decision support
In addition, the cooperative is involved in the decision-making process by issuing recommendations on legal and economic arrangements.
Mobilization of expertise
It draws on various areas of expertise, such as architecture, urban planning, landscaping, and event planning.
Support in the operational implementation of temporary occupancy projects
Plateau Urbain supports the implementation of projects and the selection of occupants. To this end, the cooperative provides its digital platform for launching calls for applications, as well as the specific expertise of its employees.
Plateau Urbain: a comprehensive support package
Beyond consulting and research, Plateau Urbain offers other ways to support property owners and project leaders in enhancing vacant spaces:
- Setting up and managing third places.
- Providing unusual spaces for exclusive use for events.
Feel free to contact our teams to find out more about how we can help!
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