Une Cité Industrielle

Une Cité Industrielle was an urban plan designed by Tony Garnier and published in 1917. It was a visionary concept for an industrial city, influenced by 19th-century European urbanism and the Industrial Revolution.

Garnier's plan proposed a city divided into distinct zones for residential, industrial, public, and agricultural functions, all interconnected by transportation networks. The public zone, envisioned as a modern acropolis, would house governmental buildings, museums, and recreational facilities. Residential areas were designed to maximize natural light and ventilation, while the industrial district was strategically placed near power sources and transport links. Garnier's design also incorporated technical innovations like reinforced concrete and featured buildings with a style reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright. The plan notably omitted jails and hospitals, reflecting Garnier's socialist ideals that such institutions would be unnecessary in his ideal city.12