This film is the result of more than four years of filming to follow this social mobilization. The struggle first emerged out of resistance to a technological innovation project in the Maizerets neighborhood. What inspired me about this grassroots movement in particular was that it did not focus solely on opposing a development project that would permanently alter the character of the area, but also sought to create new, inspiring imaginaries for the future : a new vision for urban land use and planning. 

In a world where rising cynicism paralyzes any possibility of action to improve people’s living conditions, I believe it is essential to exercise our imagination and envision what the future could be for a territory that has been dominated by polluting industries for more than a hundred years. In this film, the Maizerets municipal garage thus becomes the symbol of a societal project that transcends the limits of its walls. I hope this story will inspire other communities who also wish to weave the social fabric within their own corners of the urban canvas.