Ever since its inception, Marne-la-Vallée has been the scene of major projects on account of its dynamic development and of its capacity to produce the city of tomorrow.
Marne-la-Vallée today is an innovative city possessing a cluster devoted to sustainable cities and construction. This project is developing around the research and higher education campus in Cité Descartes, whose aim is to host structuring projects that include, among others:
- The Descartes+ positive energy building, slated to host 1,200 students and researchers from the Paris Est Centre
- The Bienvenüe, future residence of the Scientific and Technical Cluster of the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing
The Local Planning and Development Authority of Marne-la-Vallée is also committed to developing a second cluster around Val d’Europe and the Disney Parks, in order to create a cluster of excellence devoted to the leisure, sports and major events activity channel.
Marne-la-Vallée is also the sustainable development metropolis, featuring eco-neighbourhoods under development, renewable energy projects under study, segregated-lane transport and urban renewal.