What COMMUNE DE MEYLAN does

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN is a French municipal government entity (commune) located in the Isère department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, operating as a member commune of the Grenoble Alpes Métropole intergovernmental authority. The commune serves approximately 17,500 residents under the leadership of Mayor Joëlle Hours and delivers the full range of local public services expected of a French commune: childcare and early-years services, schooling support, youth activities, social action through the CCAS (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale), senior housing and home care, cultural programs (music school, library, cultural events), sports facilities (public swimming pool, sports programs), urban planning, environmental programs, public safety, and economic development support for local commerce. Core citizen segments include families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, local businesses, and community associations.

The municipality's service infrastructure combines physical service points (Hôtel de Ville headquarters at 4 avenue du Vercors, CS 28001, 38243 Meylan Cedex; CCAS office; public swimming pool; Maison de la musique; Bibliothèque) with digital channels including the meylan.fr website (hosted at the Orange Business Mangin Data Center), the Espace famille online portal, the metropolitan 'Je Participe!' participatory democracy platform, and accessibility tooling such as the ACCEO sign-language contact service, online accessibility problem reporting, and Easy-to-Read (FALC) content. Communication extends to a bimonthly municipal journal ('Meylan ma ville', issue 139 in 2020 through issue 168 in 2026) distributed in print, PDF, audio, and FALC formats, plus active social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. The commune holds multiple quality labels (Ville fleurie, Ville amie des enfants, Ville étoilée, Ville active et sportive, Ville prudente, Open Digital Territory) and operates under a declared RGAA non-compliance status pending accessibility audit.

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN is funded primarily through local taxation (property tax, business tax) and intergovernmental subsidies from Grenoble Alpes Métropole, ADEME, and national programs, consistent with its status as a publicly owned territorial collectivity under French public law. Most essential services are provided at no direct cost to residents. Strategic priorities evident in the data include environmental transition (new urban heating network operated by Coriance, climate plan, dark-sky preservation), urban renewal (Mi-Plaine project, inclusive housing at PLM, new polyvalence hall), European cooperation (URBACT program participation, 'Une Planète pour Tous' network), and digital transformation under the Open Digital Territory label.

Name

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN

Legal name

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN

Website

https://meylan.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN is a French municipal government entity serving approximately 17,500 residents in Isère as part of Grenoble Alpes Métropole. It delivers local public services including childcare, social services, urban planning, environmental programs, culture, and sports, funded through local taxation and government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Public services delivery
• Social action services
• Urban planning services
• Cultural and sports facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

MEYLAN, ISERE

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN is a French municipal government (commune) that delivers essential local public services to its residents, including urban planning, social action services (CCAS), early childhood and family services, education support, cultural and sports facilities (swimming pool, music school, library), environmental and ecological transition programs, public safety, and local economic development. The city operates through physical offices (Hôtel de Ville, CCAS), digital portals (Espace famille, meylan.fr), municipal publications, and participatory democracy mechanisms such as the participatory budget and youth council (CMEJ).

Product overview

COMMUNE DE MEYLAN is a municipal government providing public services to residents. Its digital offerings center on informational publications (municipal newspaper 'Meylan ma ville', school newsletter 'L'écho des écoles', practical guide 'Vivre à Meylan'), digital service portals (Espace famille for family services), and facilities (swimming pool, music school, library). The city also operates social services through the CCAS (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale) including senior housing, home care services, and community support programs. Key publications include 'Meylan ma ville' (bimonthly newspaper), 'L'écho des écoles' (school newsletter), and 'Vivre à Meylan' (practical resident guide), all available via the publications portal with select items offered in accessible audio format for inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCAS de Meylan: Centre Communal d'Action Sociale - municipal social action center providing social services, senior support, home care, and housing assistance.
• Meylan ma ville
• Meyl'entraide
• Espace famille
• Résidence autonomie Pré Blanc

Products and services

• Meylan ma ville Bimonthly municipal newspaper (6 issues per year) covering local news, city projects, council decisions, and community information. Available in print, PDF download, audio version, and FALC easy-to-read format. Targeted at all Meylan residents.
• L'écho des écoles School newsletter providing updates on elementary school activities and educational news. Targeted at parents and families of school-age children in Meylan.
• Vivre à Meylan Practical guide for residents covering city services, administrative procedures, facilities, and living information in Meylan. Published in alternating editions covering 2023-2024 and 2025-2026. Targeted at Meylan residents, especially newcomers.
• CCAS Services Municipal Center for Social Action (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale) offering services including senior housing (Résidence autonomie Pré Blanc), home autonomy services, social support, housing assistance, disability accommodations, and community solidarity programs. Targeted at vulnerable residents including seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income households.
• Espace famille Online portal for family services enabling childcare registrations, leisure activity bookings, and administrative procedures related to family and childhood services. Targeted at Meylan families with children.
• Piscine de Meylan Municipal swimming pool facility offering swimming lessons, aquatics programs, and recreational swimming access. Targeted at Meylan residents and school children.
• Maison de la musique Music school and cultural venue offering music education and cultural events. Targeted at Meylan residents of all ages interested in music education.
• Bibliothèque de Meylan Municipal library providing public access to books, media, and educational resources. Targeted at Meylan residents.
• Le social en pratique! CCAS practical guide covering social services, support programs, and assistance available to residents. Targeted at residents needing social services information.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grenoble Alpes MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeylan is a member commune of Grenoble Alpes Métropole, the metropolitan authority responsible for major infrastructure, economic development, transportation, and environmental planning across the Grenoble area. The partnership involves co-development agreements (Contrat de co-développement), shared services including the sign language interpretation platform (ACCEO), and coordinated climate action plans.
• ADEMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique) partners with Meylan on environmental and energy transition projects including the new urban heating network and climate action planning.
• URBACTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeylan participates in the European URBACT program for sustainable urban development, enabling knowledge exchange with other European cities on urban planning and community development.
• inovalléecoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerinovallée is the technology business park/economic zone located in Meylan, home to numerous technology companies and startups. The city supports this innovation ecosystem through infrastructure and services.
• Une Planète pour TousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeylan is a member of the 'Une Planète pour Tous' network focused on sustainable development and ecological transition at the local level.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Commune de La Tronche: Neighboring commune within Grenoble Alpes Métropole with similar residential profile and municipal service offerings. Comparable in population and density.
• Commune de Crolles: Similar-sized commune in the Grenoble metropolitan area with comparable municipal services, family programs, and economic development focus. Strong comparability on scale and governance context.
• Commune de Saint-Égrève: Mid-sized commune in Grenoble Alpes Métropole with comparable municipal service delivery, family services, and accessibility initiatives. Directly comparable in operating model and resident population.
• Commune de Pont-de-Claix: Comparable Grenoble-area commune with similar municipal services and social action programs. Operates within the same metropolitan framework with similar resident demographics.
• Commune de Seyssins: Mid-sized Grenoble-area commune sharing metropolitan governance and offering comparable municipal services, environmental programs, and family services. Similar scale and profile.
• Commune d'Échirolles: Comparable Grenoble-area commune with similar urban planning, social housing, and family services portfolio. Operates at a slightly larger scale but shares the same metropolitan governance framework.
• Commune de Saint-Martin-d'Hères: Neighboring commune of similar size within Grenoble Alpes Métropole, offering comparable municipal services, social action, and digital infrastructure. Most directly comparable in scale, demographic profile, and metropolitan context.

Broad incumbents

• Grenoble Alpes Métropole: The metropolitan authority that coordinates infrastructure, transportation, and economic development across member communes including Meylan. Operates at a broader scale with overlapping competencies in urban planning and environmental policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQyXVEZvKzeVz48mIxoW7gg
• Facebookfacebook.com/villedemeylan38
• Instagraminstagram.com/villedemeylan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commune-de-meylan

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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