Quarries as places of culture, education, and social connection: the UNPG publishes a unique overview
Summary for decision-makers
Summary for decision-makers
The UNPG has published a groundbreaking study on the cultural and societal uses of quarries in France, including both metropolitan France and its overseas territories. This publication highlights examples of redeveloped or active quarries that have become hubs for local innovation, education, artistic creation, sports, or dedicated to biodiversity.
The aim is to demonstrate that quarries, designed in collaboration with local communities, associations and residents, are integrated into regional development projects. They offer educational trails, facilities for nature classes, water sports centers, artist residencies or training grounds for rescue services, thus strengthening their role in local life.
The National Union of Aggregate Producers (UNPG), a professional association within the UNICEM federation, publishes a unique overview dedicated to the cultural and societal contribution of quarries.This new edition is part of a series of publications launched in 2024 to illustrate the diversity of services provided to territories by quarries, industrial sites that are also spaces for innovation, education and social connection.
"Supporting and promoting the cultural and societal uses of quarries"
The UNPG (National Union of Aggregate Producers), a member of UNICEM, unveils a new publication dedicated to cultural and societal uses of quarriesThis book, illustrated with dozens of examples from across the country (metropolitan France and overseas territories), showcases rehabilitated or active quarries that become spaces for innovation, education, artistic creation, sport or biodiversity.
The goal: to show that quarries are not simply places of extraction, but... territorial projects, designed in collaboration with local communities, associations, and residents. Educational trails, nature classes, water sports centers, artist residencies, and even training grounds for emergency services: quarries actively participate in the local life.
This publication is part of a series of documents initiated by the UNPG, which is already engaged in these themes. PV, water resource et biodiversity.
Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers
What are the new uses of quarries presented by the UNPG?
Rehabilitated or active quarries are used for innovation, education, artistic creation, sport and the preservation of biodiversity.
Who are the stakeholders involved in these career development projects?
The projects are carried out in conjunction with local authorities, associations and residents of the areas concerned.
What examples of cultural and societal activities take place in quarries?
The quarries host educational trails, nature classes, nautical bases, artist residencies and training grounds for emergency services.
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