#143 Neuilly-sur-Marne: Citizen-Centred Leadership…
In this episode of our mayoral series, Zartoshte Bakhtiari, Mayor of Neuilly-sur-Marne, France, and Vice President of the Greater Paris Grand East administration, explores citizen-centred municipal leadership, directing investment to improve daily life and long-term resilience. Themes include ROI-minded energy renovations, tree-planting and greening to reduce bills and mitigate flooding, alongside creating new revenues through a riverside nature-tourism hub that restores urban nature. He details the “Pass for Young Citizen”, which rewards 12–20-year-olds for civic missions and volunteering, and discusses balancing a strong national vision with local flexibility. Running through it all: protect core services without overburdening residents and define “smart” as enabling people to flourish and contribute. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube - Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on o ur Podcast Page