Denis Caraire

Denis Caraire is an urban planner and currently serves as President of the Professional Office for Urban Planning Certification (OPQU). For over 25 years, he has been deeply involved in public initiatives aimed at improving the private housing stock, both in France and internationally. His career has spanned roles in semi-public companies, urban planning agencies such as APUR, and leadership positions within the SOLIHA housing solidarity movement.

In 2016, he brought his expertise and energy to the founding team of Villes Vivantes. Since then, he has played a key role in aligning and preparing the technical and political teams of pioneering local authorities engaged in France’s first gentle densification projects.