Ville de Villeneuve d'Ascq in the news

Villeneuve-d'Ascq was awarded the 'Territoire bio engagé' label, presented by a regional vice-president who is also a political opponent.

Residents of Villeneuve-d'Ascq are proposing the creation of a street workout park on an unused plot of land on Avenue de Paris to promote outdoor physical activity.

The university library at the Pont-de-Bois campus in Villeneuve-d'Ascq has reopened after a four-year, 50-million-euro renovation, transforming the 52-year-old building into a modern, light-filled learning and social hub with sustainable features.

Travelers settled in La Haute Borne near the Spark Innovation business incubator, prompting the city to demand concrete solutions.

This bike tour in Villeneuve-d'Ascq offers a family-friendly exploration of the neighborhood's nature and practical routes, preceding a lighting event.

Villeneuve d'Ascq hosts a mobility village offering sustainable transport alternatives and activities as part of European Mobility Week.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq is organizing a 'mobility village' with free activities and workshops on sustainable transport in partnership with local businesses and associations.

Gérard Caudron, the long-serving former mayor of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, announced his resignation from political councils, citing positive reasons for his municipal departure but discontent regarding the metropolitan council.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq faces eight class closures for the new school year, reduced from an initial eleven, amidst protests and unexpected job creations.

The northern part of the 'Chemin des Visiteurs' pathway in Villeneuve d'Ascq has been completed, featuring renovated alleys, a new garden, and landscaping improvements.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq has greened three-quarters of its 43 schoolyards, with 12 still needing work.

Villeneuve d'Ascq is expanding its "Points nets" program to provide free internet access and training in various community locations.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq converted a parking lot behind its city hall into Van Gogh Park as part of the Grand Angle project.

Villeneuve d'Ascq is hosting a public meeting for a collective solar panel installation project to help residents reduce energy costs and carbon footprint.

The Chemin des Visiteurs in Villeneuve d'Ascq is undergoing a two-phase renovation, impacting pedestrian access and several public facilities until its scheduled reopening in late 2026.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq is constructing a new synthetic sports field at the Beaucamp stadium, with work beginning in July and questions remaining about its completion for the upcoming season.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq is expanding its blue zone parking to three key districts by September 2026 to improve parking availability and rotation.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq is reinforcing swimming lessons due to a rise in drowning incidents in France, making organizational adjustments to its existing programs.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq is expanding its communal orchards with 18 urban gleaning spots, offering residents free access to fruit and planning further growth.

Villeneuve-d’Ascq and the University of Lille have established a partnership to coordinate services and resources across urban planning and student life.