Overview

• 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.