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What will Paris look like in 2033?

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The Editor

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Will driving a car become a headache... or a new urban comfort? If the newly elected mayor Emmanuel Grégoire keeps his promises, the city could accelerate its transformation by 2033. With less traffic and more pedestrian spaces, daily life is set to be profoundly shaken up. But what will this new era look like?

Imagine. In 2033, cars still don't fly, and drone taxis haven't made their debut yet... And yet, the face of the capital will have changed dramatically.

Taking the wheel will no longer be a reflex, but a thoughtful decision (and often avoided...). In seven years, the policies led by Emmanuel Grégoire may have completely reshaped the urban landscape.


Goodbye quays, hello stroll!

By 2033, driving along the Seine will be a thing of the past. The Georges-Pompidou road will have been transformed into a huge pedestrian walkway, connecting the east and west over 25 kilometers. Joggers, families, tourists : there will be a place for everyone (except for our friends the drivers).

The same transformation will take place on the ring road, gradually converted into an urban boulevard. Fewer lanes, reduced speed, more greenery… You will still be able to drive there, but it will be different. More calmly, and often more slowly. One thing is for sure: crossing or going around the city by car will no longer be the most efficient option.

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A transformed city, street by street

In the neighborhoods, the change is going to be even more striking. Nearly 1,000 streets will be turned into pedestrian areas, especially around schools. The result? Less noise, more safety, and kids who can finally walk without stress.

The old red main roads? Forgotten. Those big arteries, designed to speed up traffic, will be replaced by green avenues, with bike paths, benches, and green spaces. Places like Foch Avenue or Philippe-Auguste Avenue will have nothing in common with their 2020 selves.


Fewer cars, but used better

Great news though: it won't be all that much harder. Craftspeople and delivery drivers should even benefit from this. With less through traffic and more dedicated parking spots, getting around or finding a parking spot will become (almost) simple. Urban logistics will also evolve. No more delivery vans double-parked: say hello to neighborhood hubs and cargo bike deliveries. Add in some quieter electric vehicles, and you'll have a city that's much more breathable.

On the road, the atmosphere will be more relaxed. Fewer conflicts with cyclists, wider sidewalks, redesigned intersections… In short, a slightly more civilized sharing of space. We still need to see if all of this will become a reality. With challenges for some and benefits for others, this transformation won’t leave anyone indifferent. But one thing seems to be taking shape already: by 2033, in the capital, the car will no longer have the final say.