Overview

• The referendum saw 66% of voters back the plan, but only 4% of eligible residents participated in the vote.
• The project will transform 500 streets across all 20 arrondissements, removing 10,000 parking spaces and adding green spaces.
• The implementation is expected to take three to four years, with 25 streets per arrondissement being converted.
• The initiative aligns with Paris's broader climate strategy under Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who has already made 220 streets car-free since 2014.
• The project faces criticism over its €250 million cost and potential disruptions, with its future uncertain due to the 2026 municipal elections.