Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s bold vision to transform the area around the Eiffel Tower into a car-free oasis is hitting speed bumps as critics push back. The plan, aimed at easing tourist chaos and boosting green spaces, has sparked heated debates about urban mobility and preservation in the City of Light.
“After the Olympic Games, there will no longer be cars passing in front of the Eiffel Tower,” Hidalgo declared to Ouest-France. Her proposal? Convert the busy Pont d’Iena bridge and surrounding roads into a sprawling garden linking the tower to the Trocadero esplanade—a zone currently packed with honking cars and selfie-snapping crowds.
But not everyone’s cheering. Opponents argue that rerouting traffic could create bottlenecks in other neighborhoods, turning postcard-perfect streets into gridlocked nightmares. Meanwhile, locals and businesses worry about accessibility for emergency vehicles and delivery trucks.
The mayor’s team insists the 2024 Olympics offer a golden chance to reimagine Paris as a pedestrian-first city. Could this be the start of a global trend—or a well-intentioned misstep? Stay tuned as Parisians decide whether to swap asphalt for au naturel vibes.
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“After the Olympic Games, there will no longer be cars passing in front of the Eiffel Tower,” Hidalgo declared to Ouest-France. Her proposal? Convert the busy Pont d’Iena bridge and surrounding roads into a sprawling garden linking the tower to the Trocadero esplanade—a zone currently packed with honking cars and selfie-snapping crowds.
Meanwhile, locals and businesses worry about accessibility for emergency vehicles and delivery trucks.
The mayor’s team insists the 2024 Olympics offer a golden chance to reimagine Paris as a pedestrian-first city. Could this be the start of a global trend—or a well-intentioned misstep? Stay tuned as Parisians decide whether to swap asphalt for au naturel vibes.
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