Facing climate and budget challenges, the Grand Paris Metropolis is maintaining its investment course for its 130 municipalities. Convening on Tuesday, October 13th, under the presidency of Patrick Ollier, the Metropolitan Council examined several key resolutions.
Regarding the budget, a modification was adopted, keeping program authorizations at €690.8 million to continue investments through the Metropolitan Investment Fund (FIM), the Metropolitan Fund for Structuring Equipment, and the 'Living City Centers' program. This decision also allocates nearly €10 million for the heatwave plan, to fund emergency equipment in 78 municipalities following last June's heatwave.
In terms of fires, a maximum envelope of €500,000 is reserved for the restoration, renaturation, and regeneration of the forest massifs of Fontainebleau and Gironde, affected by the 2026 summer fires. This measure was presented by Daniel-Georges Courtois and Philippe Pemezec.
For structuring equipment, €2.3 million will support three strategic operations linked to the Grand Paris Express and intermodality. These funds will be allocated to the Noisy-le-Sec station hub (€700,000), the pedestrian and cycle bridge in Villeneuve-le-Roi (€676,950), and land acquisitions for the exchange hub at Val-de-Fontenay (€935,200). Jacques-Alain Benisti presented these measures.
The Metropolitan Cycling Plan will benefit from nearly €4.87 million for new cycling facilities in several municipalities, including Neuilly-sur-Marne, Montreuil, Aubervilliers, Asnières-sur-Seine, Clichy-la-Garenne, Argenteuil, Gennevilliers, Puteaux, and Courbevoie. This plan aims to develop a 260 km cycling network, with 137 km already in service. Daniel-Georges Courtois and Jean-Philippe Gautrais were responsible for the presentation.
Regarding ecological and energy transition, €1.33 million from the Energy Fund has been allocated to six projects in five municipalities for thermal renovation and solarization. The 'Grand Paris Renovation' program has been launched, targeting the comprehensive renovation of 50 public buildings by 2029, with a €100 million works budget. Daniel Guiraud and Mélody Tonolli presented these initiatives. Experimental diagnostics for clay swelling vulnerability will also be conducted in five municipalities.
The framework partnership agreement between the Metropolis and Seine Grands Lacs has been renewed for 2026-2032 to enhance population protection against floods. This cooperation, initiated in 2023, focuses on developing upstream territorial collaborations, flood prevention, and crisis management. Didier Gonzales presented this agreement.
Finally, concerning sustainable food, 29 beneficiaries (municipalities, school canteens, territories) will receive support to transition their collective catering towards more sustainable food practices. This program, with a budget of €537,035, aims to promote sustainable food and combat food waste. Anne-Gaëlle Leydier proposed this initiative.
