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Nord France DunkirkDesigned by <a href="http://www.anma.fr/EN/actualites">Agence Nicolas Michelin & Associés</a>, the Grand Large District in Dunkirk, France is a <a title="Nanjing, China Master Plan Could Be Largest Green Development In the World" href="http://inhabitat.com/masterplan-for-nanjing-china-could-be-largest-green-development-in-the-world/">sustainable development</a> that marks the beginning of the second phase of the Neptune Project. Launched in 1991, this project's central goal is to assimilate the city back into the seaside docks, creating a variety of buildings and public spaces. The project incorporates a range of sustainable building strategies including <a title="Rainwater Collection" href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/rainwater-collection">rainwater collection</a> and <a title="Renewable Energy" href="http://inhabitat.com/energy/">renewable energy</a> while addressing the economic and social needs of the community.1
Dunkirk from AfarNestled on the coast, this sustainable community offers a prime example of how eco-responsibility and elegance can go hand in hand.2
Dunkirk StreetStreets are pedestrian-only, with vehicles allowed solely on nearby access roads.3
DunkirkClean, safe, and modern, it's an ideal neighborhood for the future.4
The Grand Large DistrictThe 216 dwellings that make up the first phase of the development are strategically placed to create a community that is economically, socially, and environmentally responsible.5
The Grand Large DistrictThe district takes advantage of <a title="Rainwater Collection" href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/rainwater-collection">rainwater collection systems</a>, and all of the buildings are designed to be highly <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-decathlon/">energy-efficient</a>.6
The Grand Large DistrictMotor traffic is only allowed on access roads, giving pedestrians priority.7
The Grand Large DistrictThe community encompasses a wide range of building types and public spaces.8
The Grand Large DistrictIt includes a semicircular park lined with individual homes, a wharf with gabled structures, green terraces and U-shaped gardens in the center of individual lots.9
The Grand Large DistrictThe buildings are set alongside social areas, setting the stage for a lively neighborhood for all to enjoy.10
The Grand Large DistrictThe houses are gorgeous and elegant; exactly what you'd expect to see on the French Riviera.11
