Introducing the Mayor’s Vision
The document is the official speech delivered by Emmanuel Grégoire, the newly elected mayor of Paris, to the Paris Council on 29 March 2026. Submitted automatically by the SCH profile routine, it is a public policy statement that outlines the administration’s priorities for the capital and its metropolitan region.
Commitment to Sustainable Housing
A central pillar of Grégoire’s programme is the acceleration of ecological transition in housing. The mayor pledges to increase the share of energy‑efficient buildings to 60 % of the city’s stock by 2030, backed by a €1.2 billion investment fund for retrofitting older apartments with insulation, heat pumps and renewable energy systems. New construction will be required to meet the “Zero‑Carbon” standard, limiting embodied carbon to 50 kg CO₂‑e per square metre. The plan also includes the creation of 12 000 affordable eco‑housing units, prioritising mixed‑income neighborhoods to avoid segregation.
Linking Mobility and Habitat
Grégoire stresses the interdependence of housing and sustainable transport. The speech announces the expansion of low‑emission zones, the integration of electric vehicle charging points in all new residential developments, and the extension of the tram network to peripheral districts. By coupling green mobility with eco‑friendly dwellings, the mayor aims to cut residential transport emissions by 25 % within five years.
Urban Green Infrastructure
The mayor proposes a city‑wide greening program that will add 5 million square metres of public green space by 2035. This includes rooftop gardens on municipal buildings, the conversion of vacant lots into community gardens, and the planting of 200 000 new trees. These measures are intended to improve air quality, provide heat‑island mitigation, and create communal spaces that support social cohesion in housing districts.
Safety and Social Balance
While the speech emphasizes ecological goals, it also outlines reforms to municipal policing intended to protect residents in newly built or renovated neighborhoods. The mayor announces the deployment of 800 additional officers trained in community‑focused practices, with a particular focus on safeguarding vulnerable populations in social housing complexes.
Governance at the Métropole Level
Grégoire highlights the role of the Métropole as a decisive governance layer for coordinated housing policy across the Greater Paris area. He announces the establishment of a “Sustainable Housing Council” composed of municipal leaders, architects, NGOs and citizen representatives. This body will oversee the implementation of standards, monitor progress through annual reports, and ensure that funding is allocated transparently.
Key Data and Targets
- €1.2 billion earmarked for retrofitting existing housing.
- 60 % of Parisian building stock to meet energy‑efficiency standards by 2030.
- 12 000 new affordable eco‑housing units planned.
- Reduction of residential transport emissions by 25 % by 2031.
- Addition of 5 million m² of green space by 2035. These factual commitments form the backbone of Paris’s sustainable housing agenda under Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, offering a clear roadmap for pan‑European stakeholders interested in replicable urban climate solutions.