As part of the commitment to improve the living conditions of local railway residents, an anti-noise project was carried out in the Paul Eluard sector in Saint-Denis, identified as a “noise black spot”.
The project began in 2019, work on the acoustic wall took place in 2021, and landscaping will be completed in fall 2022. The project was supported by the State, the Île-de-France Region and the Greater Paris metropolis.
The proposed landscaping is essentially based on the densification of the tree and shrub stratum in order to create a wooded and soothed horizon for the residents, putting at a distance the railway infrastructure.
The objective of the project is also to give a landscape identity to the site, creating different atmospheres and new uses (games for children, fitness area, walks).
Finally, in a sustainable development approach, the plant palette was chosen in order to combine aesthetics, frugality (in terms of water and maintenance) and the establishment of environments conducive to biodiversity (fruit trees and shrubs, honey flowers, etc.).
These different tree species, of different shapes, heights and aesthetic interest, will create special atmospheres and bring shade. A total of 93 trees will be planted as part of the project.
For more information on the programming of SNCF 2022 Heritage Days "Sustainable Heritage", please visit: https://patrimoine.sncf.com/ and https://www.sncf.com/en/groupe/patrimoine/journees-europeennes-patrimoine-2022