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‪The succession of urban planning documents, planning policies, the evolution of major planning projects and agricultural trends point to a shift in how land is conceived and a rethinking of the values and roles attributed to farmland on urban peripheries. A shift has occurred from viewing such land as a pool for construction to seeking to restore its role as a food source. Lille was chosen because it is a precursor in rethinking the ties between the city, nature and farming, as well as for the wealth of experimentation that has occurred (Deûle Park, notably). The reconfigurations underway – including in terms of how metropolitan services are organized – suggest a growing inclusion of policies aimed at planning and the management of open areas.‪