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Living in the heart of history
The new sustainable, innovative, and resilient neighbourhood in Esch-sur-Alzette
Located in the south-west of Esch, between the city centre, the Hiehl district, and the French border, this new Luxembourgish district transcends its rich industrial past to become a sustainable, innovative, and resilient living space.
With 1,428 homes across 163,226 sqm, the neighbourhood emphasises community spirit, social and generational diversity, and sustainability, while integrating art and culture into its unique identity.
By 2050, an estimated 65,000 people will call Esch home. Rout Lëns is perfectly aligned with this dynamic growth!
The neighbourhood is ideally located:
The Rout Lëns district derives its name from the history of the Terres-Rouges and the lens-shaped configuration of its geographical perimeter. The Industrial Heritage Walk is made up of five heritage buildings:
This walkway structures the entire project harmoniously from east to west. Exclusively designed for pedestrians, it highlights the remnants of the past, offering an enriching experience to both residents and visitors. Additionally, the walkway features green and convivial spaces along its route, creating an environment conducive to relaxation and socialisation.
Culture plays a central role at the heart of Rout Lëns’ identity.
Collaboration with artistic stakeholders helps to preserve and reinvent the site’s history. Since 2021, numerous cultural initiatives have been launched, including the Francofolies Esch/Alzette, Rout Lupp, Le Summer Rout Lëns, photographic exhibitions, the IKO AR heritage app, a comic book, light installations, and much more.
These enriching initiatives weave a dynamic fabric in harmony with events such as the Night of Culture, Konschthal, KulturFabrik, the Schlassgoart gallery, La Kulturlaf, Le LBO, and many others.
In practice, the values are embodied in four foundational urban and architectural pillars:
The design of Rout Lëns prioritises a synergy with the surrounding nature, incorporating greenery not only in parks and gardens but also on building rooftops, bringing a green lung to the urban core.
As a protected living environment where cars circulate only underground, children can thrive in safety. Rout Lëns is designed to encourage intergenerational living, with facilities such as a school and a retirement home integrated to foster social interactions.