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Get ready to witness the transformation of Place de la Concorde! 🎉✨🏙️

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¡Después de tanta anticipación, finalmente se ha confirmado que la Place de la Concorde seguirá cerrada (parcialmente) a los autos después de los Juegos Olímpicos! El Comité de la Concorde presentó las recomendaciones principales que estarán incluidas en los planes del arquitecto el lunes 17 de junio. ¡Una gran noticia para peatones y ciclistas por igual!

Making the square greener and promoting pedestrian and bicycle traffic are Anne Hidalgo's top priorities for the renovation of the square. It seems like those in charge of the project have listened to her. So, what will Place de la Concorde look like after August 28th? A wasted potential At the moment, Place de la Concorde is not a favorite spot for Parisians. The intersection, which closed on June 1st for the Olympics, is known to be a bit chaotic. With over 5000 cars, 3000 bikes, and 3000 pedestrians passing through every day, it's no wonder things can get hectic.

But hey, isn't it kind of sad that this place gets so much criticism? I mean, it's been a historical landmark since 1937 and plays a big part in the image of Paris. Plus, let's not forget it's home to the oldest monument in the city, even older than Paris itself: the obelisk! And the best part is its location near the Seine, the Tuileries, and all the beautiful buildings around it. So, how can we bring back the splendor and potential of the Concorde?


Setting Priorities

To restore the Concorde's reputation, we need to focus on two main things. First, we should breathe new life into the square by investing in over 3 hectares of green space. Imagine a lush, elegant, relaxing oasis right in the heart of Paris! Not only would this help fight climate change, but it would also pay homage to the square's 18th-century roots when it was surrounded by trees. This green space could also create a lovely link between the Jardin des Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Gardens.

On the other hand, giving priority to pedestrians. This is the main point of all this redevelopment, and is notably the reason behind the decision to ban cars on a part of the square. The idea is simple: strengthen the links between Concorde and the Seine, by removing the lanes and traffic tunnels at the level of access to the quays. Similarly, welcoming spaces and rest areas for passersby are planned to be created in shady areas.

For now, the measures proposed by the Concorde Committee are only simple recommendations. The final project is not expected to be revealed until 2025, with the first results expected by 2026. The total budget is estimated at 35 million euros. Well, that should give them enough to do something good.