Radio Chablais: Vevey Student Courtyard Redevelopment
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At a glance
- Students at Veveyse college in Vevey, Switzerland, returned to school on Monday to a completely redesigned courtyard, a space they themselves helped create.
- The new courtyard features numerous play areas,as well as dedicated spaces for students to meet and relax.
- The Veveyse College courtyard redesign exemplifies a growing trend in educational design: prioritizing student agency.
Veveyse college Students Help Design New Playground
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Students at Veveyse college in Vevey, Switzerland, returned to school on Monday to a completely redesigned courtyard, a space they themselves helped create. The project, initiated in October 2023 and finalized in January 2024, prioritized student input to build a more inviting and functional outdoor area.
The new courtyard features numerous play areas,as well as dedicated spaces for students to meet and relax. responding to direct requests from the student body, the City of Vevey will collaborate with students this fall to plant trees and shrubs, further enhancing the revitalized space.