Loos-en-Gohelle, a resilient town

Loos-en-Gohelle, once a small agricultural village with just 500 inhabitants, has demonstrated remarkable resilience following its profound transformation by coal extraction over the past 150 years. This study highlights how the town, located within the Lens-Lièvin agglomeration in the Nord-Pas de Calais Mining Basin, transitioned from a rural landscape to an industrial hub while maintaining cultural and social cohesion. The research approach involves analyzing historical records, urban planning documents, and community narratives to uncover the factors contributing to Loos-en-Gohelle's adaptability. Key findings emphasize the interplay between post-mining regeneration strategies and local identity preservation, offering insights for similar territories undergoing socio-economic shifts.

Caron, J.-F. (2025). Loos-en-Gohelle, a resilient town. Architecture, Landscape, and Design in Post-Mining Territories, 10–18. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003476306-4