Quartier Vauban is the Vauban district in Freiburg im Breisgau, presented through a long-running non-commercial local website that has existed since 1998 and is now being rebuilt. The project documents the planning, history, and everyday life of this urban quarter, with a strong focus on themes such as energy, ecology, mobility, social issues, citizen participation, and local initiatives.1
The district itself is widely described as a model for sustainable urban development. According to the City of Freiburg, Quartier Vauban grew on a former barracks site of the French armed forces and has become a residential area for roughly 5,500 residents, shaped by community building, environmentally conscious living, and civic engagement.3 The site’s own content also shows that it serves as a comprehensive information platform for the neighbourhood, with sections on history, planning data, maps, events, publications, guided tours, and local businesses and projects.1
The project is based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, and the site identifies Andreas Delleske and Walter-Gropius-Str. 22 in Freiburg in its imprint details, indicating the local operators behind the platform. The website also notes that a new version is being created and that large amounts of PDFs and images have already been uploaded, showing that it functions as both an archive and an active community resource.1