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These two legendary Parisian boulevards soon to be transformed into a green oasis?

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In recent years, the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has worked hard to make the capital greener and more pleasant. And clearly, among her potential successors, some are ready to continue the fight against climate change in the City of Light.

In just a few short weeks, we will finally find out who will succeed Anne Hidalgo on the throne of Paris, as well as the future borough mayors. And just days away from the verdict, information about everyone's programs keeps pouring in. For instance, Marine Rosset, the leading candidate for Emmanuel Grégoire (PS) in the 5th arrondissement, is planning to radically transform the Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel boulevards with a massive greening initiative.


An essential topic

In recent months, certain topics have emerged as must-mentions in the race for the mayor of Paris. One of these is transportation, especially the space for bikes and cars as accidents have increased in recent months, but also the greening of the capital.

tale, especially since just a few days ago we learned that the trees in Paris can literally save lives.

In this spirit, Marine Rosset, a candidate to succeed Jean-Pierre Lecoq (LR), has announced her project for the neighborhood: to create an immense green pathway that will connect the Luxembourg Garden and the Botanical Garden through the main boulevards of the area. While there’s no plan for pedestrianization, there will be more space allocated for plants, pedestrians, and cyclists.


A Proposal That Divides

However, this idea is far from universally accepted, and the outgoing mayor even refers to it as a “ new project as worrying as it is delusional from the left .” Firstly, it’s the construction work that raises concerns in a neighborhood that has already undergone numerous transformations. But more importantly, it’s the lack of consultation with local businesses, which have already been affected by very important financial difficulties in the neighborhood. However, the left argues that establishing this walkway will, on the contrary, highlight the various shops in the area. Stay tuned for more!