Relive the Award Ceremony
Winner: Energy Sobriety Category
SOLIHA Tarn
An innovative constructive model for very social housing, low carbon, bio-sourced, and energy-efficient
In the Tarn department, as throughout the territory, there is a strong demand for very social housing. In response to requests from local authorities, SOLIHA Tarn has designed an innovative solution based on a new construction model: the hemp concrete insulated single-wall exceeds RE2020 standards. This process reduces summer discomfort by 80% and energy consumption by 50%, while optimizing urban “infill” spaces.
Winner: Ecological Planning Category
SINALLAGMA
Vegetated Canopies – “Châtenay” Vegetated Canopy
Climate change adaptation is a challenge for all local authorities. Cities experience—and will continue to experience—heat waves, worsened by their configuration and mineral surfaces. Where it is not possible to plant trees (e.g., constrained underground), Sinallagma offers an innovative solution combining a wooden structure with a covering plant canopy. The model presented here is a rectangular, modular chestnut canopy.
Winner: Trusted Digital Category
TRALALERE
Internet Without Fear
In 2024, TRALALERE launched the “InternetWithoutFear Community” program (an awareness initiative for young people about digital technology under the European Commission’s aegis): innovative, turnkey digital resources to support young people and their educators in their digital lives, hybrid training for professionals, public support, and events aimed at building trust in digital technology locally (#harassment, screens, information, digital parenting, AI).
Winner: Decarbonized Mobility Category
SNCF
Rural Mobility Stations
Led by SNCF Tech4Mobility with support from Kisio, this experiment in two small municipalities aims to evolve mobility practices by encouraging active and shared modes through a range of innovative rural furniture designed for low-density areas. These installations are designed to accommodate service offerings (special bike rentals, electric vehicles without licenses, hitchhiking and carpooling) and new information platforms.
Special Prize
SAINT-GERVAIS LES BAINS TOWN HALL
Thermal Elevator (for their 3 projects)
The Thermal Elevator is a local, decarbonized, and innovative transport method, unique in France! It connects the thermal spa of Bourg du Fayet to the town of Saint-Gervais in under 5 minutes without using cars. Inaugurated on August 3, 2024, this inclined elevator operates using wastewater, which fills a tank under the cabin to create a weight imbalance and make it rise. It carries up to 16 passengers per trip, climbing 178 meters of elevation.
Finalists
Urban Planning, Housing, Urban Renovation, and Habitat Category
LEAGUE FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS
Welcoming Built Species in Urban Renovation
For 40 years, Orly has been renewing its East districts with the ZAC Aurore project, aiming for strong environmental ambitions. The agreement broadly addresses wildlife issues, improving professionals’ skills and raising residents’ awareness. This comprehensive approach is the key to innovation. A second agreement is under consideration.
Finalists: Local Dynamism and Attractiveness Category
ANCT
Deveco
Deveco is an online public service that combines in a single solution :
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A continuously updated database of all companies and associations in the territory, including monthly average workforce and turnover.
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A CRM tool that users can enrich with their contacts and exchanges.
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A database of all professional premises in the territory.
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An economic fabric analysis and activity reporting.
Finalists: Safety, Prevention, and Risk Management Category
French Association for the Prevention of Natural and Technological Disasters (AFPCNT)
Prépa’Risk: Simulation Exercises for Major Risks
With support from MTECT and DGSCGC, AFPCNT launched in May 2023 the “PREPA’RISK” initiative, a national campaign of exercises encouraging local authorities to implement their PCS/PICS plans through flash, free, turnkey exercises. Interested communities can register and participate online via a dedicated platform (www.preparisk.fr). Since 2023, 42 exercises have been held on nearly twenty topics (natural and technological).
Finalists: Solidarity and Inclusion Category
Community of Communes of the Artois Countryside
Aquatic Courses by Renting a Private Pool
Following a public call, the community signed an agreement with a private individual in Warluzel to host aquatic courses in their private pool. These courses target children aged 6 to 9 in the territory who do not have access to sessions in schools. These weeks, supervised by our sports educators, help children better understand the aquatic environment. This first approach to swimming culminates at the end of the week with passing the Nautical Pass in a public pool.
The 2024 jury is chaired by Murielle Fabre, Mayor of Lampertheim (67) and General Secretary of the AMF.
