Dunkirk Breaks Ground on Ambitious Green Ribbon Housing Project
Dunkirk,France – December 4,2025 – Construction is underway on the ”Ruban Vert” (Green Ribbon) project,a large-scale urban advancement poised to deliver 12,000 new housing units to Dunkirk over the next decade. Work commenced in September 2024, wiht structural elements beginning in November of the same year, marking a significant step in addressing the region’s growing housing needs.
The initiative, a collaboration between Linkcity (representing sia Habitat), Tonus Territoires, and CDC Habitat, aims to transform the area between the Bourbourg canal and Avenue de la Villette into a vibrant, enduring community. Beyond residential spaces, the plan incorporates extensive outdoor amenities including public squares, playgrounds, walking paths, bicycle parking, and innovative silo parking solutions. The project’s meaning lies in its scale and commitment to modern environmental standards, promising to reshape a key section of Dunkirk while prioritizing ecological responsibility.
Bouygues Bâtiment Nord-Est is leading the construction, with a core focus on minimizing the project’s carbon footprint and maximizing resource efficiency. The development is targeting RE2020 energy performance standards and BEE+ certification, demonstrating a dedication to high-quality, environmentally conscious building practices.
The architectural design is a joint effort by BLAU Architecture, TAG Atelier d’Architecture, Profil Ingénierie, and Land. The Green Ribbon project represents a considerable investment in Dunkirk’s future,anticipating and responding to the increasing demand for housing in the area.
