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| Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine-Essonne-Sénart | |
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| Name | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine-Essonne-Sénart |
| Settlement type | Communauté d'agglomération |
| Area km2 | 221.2 |
| Population | 352123 |
| Population as of | 2018 |
| Established | 2016 |
| Seat | Évry-Courcouronnes |
| Communes | 23 |
Communauté d'agglomération Grand Paris Sud Seine-Essonne-Sénart is an intercommunal structure in the Île-de-France region created in 2016 by the merger of predecessor intercommunalities to coordinate metropolitan projects across southern suburbs of Paris. It groups 23 communes around Évry-Courcouronnes and Sénart to manage shared competences in urban development, transport, and public services, interfacing with institutions such as Grand Paris and regional bodies including Île-de-France Council.
The formation in 2016 followed legislative frameworks like the Chevènement law (1999), the territorial reforms pursued during the François Hollande presidency, and precedents set by intercommunal projects surrounding Paris and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. Initial cooperation traced to earlier entities such as the Communauté d'agglomération Évry Centre Essonne and the Sénart communauté d'agglomération, influenced by national programs including the Grand Paris project and planning documents by the Île-de-France Mobilités and the Agence d'urbanisme de la région parisienne (APUR). Key milestones involved alignment with metropolitan initiatives like the Grand Paris Express and integration of municipal plans from communes such as Corbeil-Essonnes, Lieusaint, and Ris-Orangis.
The territory spans parts of the Essonne (department) and borders departments like Seine-et-Marne and Hauts-de-Seine. Major communes include Évry-Courcouronnes, Corbeil-Essonnes, Sénart, Grigny (Essonne), Morsang-sur-Seine, and Mennecy. The area intersects with the Seine River corridor and the regional green belt associated with projects by the Conseil régional d'Île-de-France. Landscapes vary from new town developments influenced by the Sénart New Town program to older riverine zones near Juvisy-sur-Orge and transport hubs close to Orly Airport and Paris-Orly.
Governance follows statutes framed by the French Constitution of 1958 and the MAPTAM law and NOTRe law reforms, with a council composed of delegates from member communes including mayors from Évry-Courcouronnes, Corbeil-Essonnes, and Lieusaint. The intercommunality coordinates with national ministries such as the Ministry of Territorial Cohesion and agencies like Caisse des Dépôts for financing, while interacting with judicial entities including the Prefect of Essonne. Political representation has involved figures from parties such as the Socialist Party (France), The Republicans (France), and La République En Marche!.
Population aggregates reflect data collected by INSEE, showing diverse demographics with concentrations in Évry and Corbeil-Essonnes. Economic activity links to business zones like the Évry-Courcouronnes business district, logistics near A6 autoroute, and commercial centers developed alongside projects funded by the European Investment Bank and regional economic policies of the Île-de-France Region. Employment sectors include public administration tied to institutions in Évry and industrial and service activities linked to firms headquartered in the wider Grand Paris area, with commuting patterns toward Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris-Austerlitz.
Transport networks incorporate rail connections on lines serving Gare d'Évry-Courcouronnes, Massy TGV proximity, and planned integration with the Grand Paris Express lines and extensions of the RER D and RER C systems. Road infrastructure is organized around the A6 autoroute, departmental roads, and links to Francilienne orbital routes. Public transport coordination is operated with oversight from Île-de-France Mobilités and involves bus networks, park-and-ride facilities, and proximity to Paris-Orly Airport for air links. Utilities and digital infrastructure have been developed with partners like Syndicat départemental d'énergie de l'Essonne and national operators including ENEDIS and Orange (company).
Urban planning draws on frameworks such as the Schéma de cohérence territoriale and local urban plans (PLU) of member communes, aligning with national policies like the Loi SRU. Major projects reflect the legacy of the Sénart new town initiative and contemporary redevelopment of centers in Évry-Courcouronnes led by architects and institutions associated with the Cité Descartes and collaborations with universities such as Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) and Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne. Brownfield regeneration, housing programs subsidized under schemes involving the ANRU, and commercial zone creation have involved stakeholders like Action Logement and private developers.
Cultural infrastructure encompasses venues in Évry and Corbeil-Essonnes that host festivals and exhibitions linked to networks such as the Ministry of Culture (France) and institutions like the Centre Pompidou partnerships. Educational provision includes campuses of Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne, vocational training centers connected to Pôle emploi, and schools administered under the Académie de Versailles. Social services coordinate with departmental bodies such as the Conseil départemental de l'Essonne and health networks connected to hospitals like CHSF and regional facilities near Hôpital de Seine-et-Marne. Sports and community programs often involve clubs with ties to federations like the French Football Federation and cultural exchanges with municipal theatres and libraries.
Category:Intercommunalities of Essonne