Une immense forêt urbaine voit le jour à @Paris Place de la Catalogne !
— Pierre Rabadan (@PierreRabadan) June 12, 2024
4 000m2 de forêt, la place emblématique du 14e devient un îlot de fraîcheur incarnant les villes de demain résilientes et adaptées aux changements climatiques. D’ici 2026, 170 000🌳 seront plantés à @Paris. pic.twitter.com/AUio7pRNJY
Exciting news coming out of Paris! The city is embracing a major innovation that is proving to be a huge success. Approximately 300 new green spaces are set to pop up all around the City of Light, including iconic locations like Colonel Fabien square and the esplanade of Hôtel de Ville. Not only is this wonderful news from an aesthetic standpoint, but it also benefits the planet. These projects are expected to reduce pollution levels by an average of 4% in affected areas, which is definitely a reason to celebrate in the face of climate change.
Of course, as true Parisians, some locals have mixed feelings about this transformation. Some raise valid concerns, such as the potential for these open spaces to become dumping grounds due to lack of barriers. Others worry about the absence of benches, which could cause damage to the lawns. And then there are those who provide a good chuckle, like the resident who complained that the new trees were obstructing their view of the Eiffel Tower. Well, in the grand scheme of things, there are certainly worse problems to have, aren't there?
🌳 D'un rond point automobile à une forêt urbaine : la transformation de la place de Catalogne est désormais achevée ! La place est désormais accessible aux promeneurs, nous l'avons inaugurée cet après midi avec la Maire de Paris 🌿#ParisVilleJardin #Parissetransforme pic.twitter.com/StEFRIUEKe
— Christophe Najdovski (@C_Najdovski) June 12, 2024
Catalonia Square - 14th
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