Vitrine: A Trail Created Together for Sutton

On September 28–29, 2024, as part of the Journées de la culture, the CDES hosted the Vitrine event at D’Arts et de rêves. This event showcased the outcomes of the “Taking Care of Our Destination Together” initiative and invited the public to actively participate in co-designing a future sustainable community trail.

Visitors explored a self-guided exhibit featuring key project milestones, ideas from the June 12 prototyping workshops, and preliminary trail design proposals. They were also invited to provide feedback and complete a short survey. We were thrilled with the public’s response—116 people participated, and 99% said they would enthusiastically recommend the future trail to friends and visitors.

Under the direction of artist Marek Latzmann, participants helped create a large-scale beaver lodge installation, symbolizing the importance of collective creation. Fred Nony’s charming illustrations were especially inspiring, sparking many meaningful interactions through their playful and visual approach.

The participatory process revealed strong enthusiasm for local history, toponymy, access to water, nature conservation, and inclusive and interpretive installations. The event confirmed the project’s relevance and the community’s keen interest in a trail rooted in the region’s values.