11 eco-neighbourhoods projects


The Local Planning and Development Authority for Marne-la-Vallée has been involved in a sustainable development approach for some years now. With its eco-neighbourhood projects, segregated-lane public transport, sustainable tourism… in this regard, Marne-la-Vallée is a pilot city.


The State/Regional 2007-2013 contract provides support to six areas in the regional and national interest, including Marne-la-Vallée, in their work on ambitious development projects.

Among the sustainable local solutions promoted by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transports and Housing (MEDTL), eco-neighbourhoods enjoy an enviable position.

Accordingly, eco-neighbourhoods in Bussy Saint-Georges and Montévrain have benefited from a framework contract formalising the partnership between the Government, the EPA and both municipalities. This boosted both the operations, which are among the 11 eco-neighbourhood projects in Marne-la-Vallée.

The eco-neighbourhoud at Marne-la-Vallée © Epamarne
 
  • Shared governance

Beyond their ecological aspect, eco-neighbourhoods give back its meaning to the idea of “living together”. Within that perspective, eco-neighbourhood projects use a mode of governance that involves the various stakeholders and fosters cooperation.

Accordingly, in Bussy Saint-Georges and Montévrain, the teams in charge of project design and implementation include engineers from both the municipality and the EPAs.

In Bussy Saint-Georges, this technical work is first defined during meetings with the partners in collaborative theme workshops, and then approved by a steering committee grouping municipal elected officials, the Managing Director of EPAMARNE/EPAFRANCE and associate area partners.

The Montévrain eco-neighbourhood - non contractual image ©