Located in the Nations district of Geneva, Green Village aims to become a model of sustainable mobility and accessibility. This ambition is built around four key areas: public transport, cycling, walking and electric vehicles (cars and motorbikes). The integration of each mode of transport has been designed to offer optimum accessibility and reduce the ecological footprint of users and the site.
1. Public transport: a strong offer, further enhanced by the arrival of the Nations tramway in 2027
The Nations district and Green Village will benefit from significantly improved accessibility thanks to the arrival of the “tram des Nations”, scheduled for 2027. The extended line will offer a high frequency of service, enabling users to travel quickly and efficiently, particularly between Geneva city centre, Grand-Saconnex and Ferney-Voltaire. This improvement will meet the needs not only of local residents, but also of the many employees of and visitors to international institutions. The tram also fits in perfectly with the logic of sustainable development by offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to the private car. The project is also an opportunity to improve public amenities along the route: the stops will provide optimum access to the new urban developments.
In addition, the arrival of the tram in front of Green Village at the ‘Crêts-Morillon’ stop will facilitate connections with the many other public transport lines already in operation (buses 5, 8, 22, 60, 61), thus improving the flow of journeys throughout the Geneva conurbation and towards the airport.
2. Cycling: Two green lanes for safe access by bike
Green Village is at the heart of a major soft mobility network. Two major greenways intersect on the site: the ‘Cours des Nobels’ and the ‘Promenade de la Paix’. This makes it possible to get around the entire area of international organisations on foot or by bike. These greenways provide a safe and pleasant infrastructure for cyclists of all abilities. What’s more, they are connected to the existing network, providing a seamless route to the other districts of Geneva. Green Village includes facilities to encourage the use of bicycles, such as secure car parks for each of the buildings with over 500 indoor spaces, 200 of which are equipped with recharging stations for electric bicycle.
3. On foot: easy access via the neighbourhood’s green spaces
Green Village places particular emphasis on walking, by creating a pedestrian-friendly environment: the entire surface of the site is reserved for this mode of locomotion. Green spaces play a central role in this approach, offering pleasant pedestrian paths. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy walks in the redeveloped Brugger Park, promoting a high quality of life and increased social interaction. In addition, infrastructure such as benches, signage and adequate lighting will be installed to improve the comfort and safety of users.
4. The car: Access via the Route des Nations and electrified squares
Despite its strong focus on sustainable modes of transport, Green Village is not ignoring the needs of motorists. The new Route des Nations, completed in April 2024, will ease traffic flow in the area and provide a direct connection to the motorway.
On the site itself, almost 300 underground parking spaces will be available, over 90% of them equipped with charging points for electric vehicles. In addition, the proximity of a number of third-party car parks in the area offers additional parking options.
Green Village, in the heart of Geneva’s Nations district, embodies a modern and sustainable vision of mobility. The diversity of solutions proposed meets the varied needs of users while minimising environmental impact, making the project an example to follow for future urban initiatives in French-speaking Switzerland.
