“The Rush to the West”, a conference “Le Monde” in Paris

Coastal, peri-urban, geographical or imaginary west: residential attractiveness, boosted by the movements of retirees, the choices of senior executives and now by teleworking, upsets territorial balances. In addition, these movements call into question the effectiveness of policies aimed at limiting the nuisance of private cars. While some peri-urban or coastal towns are experiencing impressive demographic growth, the State seems to be absent, and continues to strengthen the economic weight of Greater Paris.

To discuss these issues, “Le Monde” is organising, in partnership with the Forum Vies mobiles, a symposium entitled “La Ruée vers l’Ouest”. The event will take place in the auditorium of the World67-69, avenue Pierre Mendès-France, in Paris 13e borough, Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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18 hours. Introduction

Laurent Assoulyethnologist, anthropologist and philosopher: “The social meanings of telework”

6:15 p.m. Round table – Residential dispersion, an asset for destination territories?

Jerome Balogemayor of Niort, president of the agglomeration community of Niortais

Claire Desmares-Poirrierelected to the Brittany region, author of The urban exodus, manifesto for a positive rurality.

Frederique Macarezmayor of Saint-Quentin, president of the urban community of Saint-Quentin

19 hours. Testimony

Anthony Passeronwriter, author of sleeping children : “The tormented relationship between the big city and its hinterland. »

7:15 p.m. Round table – How the rush to the coasts upsets balances, real estate and mobility

Anne-Sophie LeclereGeneral Delegate of the National Association of Coastal Elected Officials Nicholas Le Goffauthor of the tourist guide Brittany differently

7:50 p.m. Closing

Sylvie Landrievedirector of the Mobile Lives Forum.

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