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In an op-ed, Matthias Navarro, co-founder of REDMAN, questions the way we build in the face of climate, economic, and social crises that are redefining our lives and cities.
“Building should not lock cities in place, but enable them to evolve, adapt, and withstand shocks.”
For him, we’ve spent too long designing spaces optimized to the point of absurdity, forgetting that a viable territory is, above all, “a livable, breathable, and inhabitable place.” Urban resilience isn’t something you declare — it’s something you build by embracing “diversity, reversibility, and intelligent use” rather than focusing solely on form and performance.
“Putting residents back at the center, allowing them to reclaim their environment, and structuring spaces for connection and solidarity” — that’s how we must envision tomorrow’s cities.
The goal isn’t to produce more, but “to produce better, and more mindfully,” by integrating the cycles of life and the actual needs of each territory.
For Matthias Navarro, “breaking away from the logic of acceleration and making room for unpredictability and the natural evolution of cities” is now essential.
EXTENDAM has completed the sale of the Residence Inn Didot Montparnasse aparthotel, located at 94 rue Didot in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. The 82-key property was sold to its operator partner, SOHOMA, who is forming a new investment group and will continue managing the hotel to support its ongoing growth.
🙏 Thanks to Business Immo and Mehdi Touazi for the coverage!
In France, nearly 400 citizen energy cooperatives produce local and participative renewable energy.
Driven by residents and local governments, these cooperatives enable shared governance and generate 2.5 times more local economic value than private projects.
Their development is still hindered by:
– Complex regulations
– Limited financing access
– Competition from large energy players
Yet these initiatives meet key energy transition challenges by involving citizens in energy production and benefits.
The Énergie Partagée label offers a rigorous framework for transparency and local economic impact. With over 360 labeled projects, it is becoming a national reference for structuring and accelerating citizen-led initiatives.
To fully unleash their potential, a more favorable regulatory environment and better support mechanisms are essential.