- Location: Amiens, France
- Program: Retail, Hotel
- Area: 34.000 m²
- Year: 2018
- Status: Unrealized
Somme Parc, set in the countryside yet close to the city, seeks to fill a significant gap in the region’s commercial landscape, particularly in areas lacking brand presence. Targeting the needs of some 97,000 local residents, the park plans to offer a unique mix of food, personal and home equipment, and cultural/leisure activities. Its strategic location aims to attract consumers who prefer proximity to more distant options such as those in Amiens.
Designed as an open-air zone, Somme Parc blends nature with retail, promoting “green shopping” in its range of commercial spaces. This approach aims to transform the shopping experience by aligning it with sustainable values. Targeting a catchment area with a consumption potential of 758 million euros, the park positions itself as a prime destination for a variety of shopping and leisure activities, offering a unique mix in terms of both composition and experience.
Somme Parc is conceived as a lifestyle oasis, offering an urban escape that responds to the desires of a new generation of consumers seeking experiences that reflect their values of sustainable development. The park includes outdoor leisure facilities and an educational farm, and is designed to be a family-friendly place for relaxation and a distinctive shopping experience that emphasizes respect for the environment and educational value.
More than just a shopping destination, Somme Parc aims to become a community hub where visitors can enjoy nature, engage in outdoor activities, and learn about sustainability through interactive experiences such as the educational farm. It combines commercial pursuits with educational and environmental awareness to set a new standard for shopping centers. By combining commercial diversity with natural beauty and sustainable practices, Somme Parc attempts to comprehensively address the economic and social needs of the region, offering a forward-thinking approach to retail that serves the local population with services and experiences that are both convenient and in harmony with environmental stewardship.