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Here’s what Parisians really want for Paris

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In mid-March, the Socialist Party (PS) revealed the results of a citizen consultation launched 4 months earlier. Called "the Great Survey", its goal was to establish the priorities of Parisians in the near future, looking ahead to 2030. In total, over 6,000 people responded to the questions, and we're excited to share this unique study with you.

What will be, in a few years, the real concerns of Parisians regarding the future of the capital? That's the question that some members of the PS asked themselves as the municipal elections next year approach. And who better to answer it than the residents of the City of Light themselves? To find out, the PS set up a website and even ventured into the streets to directly question the people most concerned. From ecology to safety, including transportation, here’s what’s on their minds.


A Cleaner City

It took 4 months of investigation by the PS to compile the list of all the measures and changes expected by Parisians for 2030. And one thing is certain: for certain issues, there is an undeniable consensus among everyone.

and the population of the capital. At the top of the list, we mainly find the lack of civic-mindedness and good manners among the people of Paris. Proof of this is that 16.4% of those surveyed mention « safety and cleanliness  » as one of the most important themes for the future of the capital, making it the most widely agreed-upon response. When asked about what «  bothers them the most in the streets of Paris », the responses are all the same: incivilities and dirt. And to tackle this, the requests are clear: more cameras, increased enforcement, and more resources for the local police. Well…


Even more greening

But beware, Parisians aren't just waiting for Paris to become a gigantic, spotless hospital where you could eat off the floor. Among the biggest interests, of course, ecology takes the top spot. When asked: “Is there a cause that is close to your heart?,” 21.5% of people answered “ecology and the environment,” compared to 11.6% for “social justice,” and 14.6% for “living together.” And among the major measures proposed to continue fighting for the planet, here are the most approved options: planting “300,000 trees,” which was supported by 25.5% of respondents. The same goes for the “ ”

 more pedestrian streets », at 24.6%. Finally, 17.1% want to « allow the greening of all buildings ». Less popular, the installation of compost bins in every street was approved by only 3% of people. We thought that was pretty cool.


A Place for Everyone, and Everyone in Their Place

To complete the podium of concerns, we unsurprisingly find in second place the issue of transportation, particularly around the sharing of public space between pedestrians, cyclists, and cars. Conflicts among these different types of users are among the biggest annoyances for Parisians, with 15.7% of them believing that "mobility and transportation" are priority themes for the future of Paris. So, what can be done to create "smooth and peaceful transportation"? Suggestions include free public transport for 27.5% of respondents, more pedestrian streets for 25.5%, and increased safety, as well as penalties for cyclists for... 20.8%. If you're planning to run for the city hall of Paris in 2026, you know exactly what to include in your program to have a chance…