The greening of upper Rue de Maubeuge. Parking has been replaced with green plantings and sidewalk upgrades while reserving space for trades and delivery short term parking (yellow street markings).

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Transformation of Rue d'Orsel, Apr 2019 to Aug 2025, the greening of Paris. What was once a narrow street with cars is now fully pedestrian with thriving businesses & safety for kids after school.

Streets are for people.

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Shade trees, public bike share, public bike racks, & pedestrians all share space on the short Rue Bachaumont are all part of the greening of Paris.

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Marché D'Andvers market stalls under shade trees shared by brasseries across the street for comfortable summer seating. A mixed use shared public space for healthy farm food & local businesses.

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Place Georges-Enesco provides respite from the heat in a petite shaded gathering spot with trees, benches, bullards to protect pedestrians, & planter boxes.

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Along Avenue Trudaine the tree canopy combined with vegetation along the median provide shade for pedestrians, customers, and residents. Views looking northeast and southwest.

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Promenade Roland-Lesaffre, 2 one-way protected bike lanes, bike parking, & a shaded promenade safe from the sun & car traffic. It even has a free self-cleaning public toilet.

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A canopy of European ash (arborists am I correct?) trees along Rue de Maubeuge provide natural cooling in central Paris. Trees are a cost effective way to fight the effects of climate change in urban environments. Plant a tree!

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"With me, downtown breathes", Three postal workers gather in the morning before delivering the mail. Last kilometer delivery by cargobike is inexpensive, clean, quiet, & efficient.

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"Green walls" at our local school on Rue Hippolyte Lebas. Before & after pictures. Following street renovations, a granite planting bed was installed in March 2025, here it is 6 months later in August 2025.

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This was me at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville June 2024 and now in August 2025 with the ongoing greening of Paris.

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The greening of Paris includes plants and flowers around Saint-Vincent de Paul Catholic Church as seen from Place Franz Liszt in the morning

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Transformation of Rue Chaptal is almost complete, I visited today to check on its progress. 4 years ago to today; from cars to kids playing & running freely on a Sunday afternoon. Streets are for people

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