The city as an ecosystem

This conversation with Mohamed Temsamani and Bernard Alonso opened the first Permaculture Week, initiated by Domaine du Détroit and its partners. Conceived as a shared moment of reflection, the discussion brought together perspectives rooted in practice, territory, and applied ecology.

Through the lenses of biodiversity, resilience, and care, the speakers explored how the city can be understood as a living ecosystem — one that can nourish, regenerate, and sustain life. The exchange offered both practical insights and sensitive reflections on how to rethink everyday ways of living.