Living better together

The post-carbon business district must also be a place where people live better together, in terms of land use, diversity, mobility and quality of life. To achieve this, Paris La Défense has set the following objectives:

Paris La Défense is going even greener, aiming to better incorporate nature into the urban environment while promoting biodiversity and reducing heat islands. Several projects are already underway or have already been completed. 2023 saw the delivery of a modernized and landscaped place de La Défense, with  jardin des Rails and le quartier des Groues slated for completion in 2024. Work will also start this year on the largest platform-based urban park in France, designed by the Grand Prix de l'urbanisme Michel Devisgne, on 5 hectares of the esplanade, and the greening of the Michelet district, a connecting space between the slab, The Link towers and the City of Puteaux.

The bicycle paths and ecofriendly mobility infrastructure, such as bicycle parking, charging stations for electric vehicles, etc., installed in 2021, will be fully operational in 2024 with the inauguration of the underground passages currently under contruction. New features will supplement existing infrastructure, with the aim of ultimately covering the entire district, in particular thanks to some 30 Vélib' stations in 2025. In collaboration with the Hauts-de-Seine Departmental Council, boulevard Patrick-Devedjian and the riverbanks will also be redeveloped as peaceful urban thoroughfares accessible to all. Finally, alongside the commissioning of the RER E suburban rail line ans the creation of two Grand Paris Express stations this year, development work is being undertaken to facilitate travel for local residents and employees.

Entertainment and cultural events organized by Paris La Défense become more environmentally friendly : no disposable utensils, more recyclable materials, environmental awarenessraising initiatives targeting the general public and much more. In addition, an incentive-based approach is implemented to encourage district companies and property managers to engage in environmentally responsible practices, with a particular emphasis on reducing food waste. Paris La Défense also seeks to support all local initiatives that help users live better together.