Parisians Vote on Ambitious Plan to Green and Pedestrianize 500 Streets
The outcome of today's vote will determine whether Paris proceeds with a three-year initiative to transform urban spaces into greener, pedestrian-friendly areas.
- The proposed 'rues-jardins' project aims to pedestrianize and green 500 streets across Paris within three years.
- If approved, work will begin in April 2025 with street identification and feasibility studies in each arrondissement.
- The initiative seeks to ensure every Parisian has access to a green, pedestrian-friendly street within 300 meters of their home.
- Since 2020, Paris has already removed over 10,000 parking spaces and transformed 197 streets into greener spaces.
- Economic concerns and the project's significant costs have fueled debate, reflecting tensions between ecological goals and financial constraints.
Le Figaro 