How can we ensure that the urban environment is pleasant for all its users? From aesthetics to mobility, as well as construction choices and the role of nature, Novaterra has addressed these issues to make Beau Plan a city where it is a pleasure to live, work, and move around.
Building on the Past
For Novaterra, building better starts with capitalizing on old structures to preserve our industrial heritage. By rehabilitating old foundries and garages into modern buildings and office spaces, Novaterra has blended the old with the new to create a unique architectural identity for Beau Plan. The next project in this direction is the rehabilitation of old houses in the Beauhinias, the former residential district of Beau Plan, transforming them into classrooms for the new secondary school students at Greencoast International School for the next two years.
Certification by Independent Organizations
In parallel, Novaterra is committed to establishing more sustainable construction practices—by having its new buildings evaluated and certified by independent organizations. The EDGE certification obtained for the three buildings at The Strand is the culmination of these efforts, proudly reflecting Novaterra’s commitment to reducing the energy impact of its constructions.
The Essential Role of Nature in the City
Because nature is the soul of Beau Plan, the developer places particular importance on this aspect when planning the city: reforesting the region through the creation of a tiny forest at Bois Rouge (housing 200 to 300 endemic and indigenous plants per forest); planting 700 trees, which is one hundred times more than those cut along the highway to allow access to the Business District; and prioritizing endemic species for the city’s greenery, due to their better adaptation and lower water needs compared to other plants.
Sustainable Mobility for a More Pleasant City
Finally, the bike lanes along Power Mill Road and the sidewalks built throughout the city are evidence of a reality: that soft mobility continues to support Mauritians in their daily lives. By promoting this practice, the city aims to combat the pollution and heat caused by cars and traffic jams. Focused on creating shaded paths through nature, Beau Plan relies on this strong principle to make the city a more pleasant place for all its users.
