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What’s new in Paris in 2012?
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Discover in detail what Paris has in store for you in 2012: major urban projects, transport, family, education, economy and innovation.
On Thursday 5 January, Bertrand Delanoë presented his wishes to elected officials and Parisians. It was the opportunity for the Mayor of Paris to reiterate his priorities: housing, employment and the environment, and also to make a certain number of announcements about developments in Paris in 2012.
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MAJOR URBAN PROJECTS
The latest on the work at Les Halles
Although the renovation work at Les Halles is not due to be completed until 2016, the largest worksite in Paris will change a great deal during 2012. In April, a playground for 7 – 12 year olds will open to provide enjoyment for residents. It should also be noted that the destruction of the Willerval pavilions, which began last summer, will be completed.
On a lighter note, the “Doisneau, Paris Les Halles” exhibition will begin at the Hôtel de Ville on 8 February. It will provide an opportunity to discover 150 photos, entirely dedicated to Les Halles, taken by the famous photographer between the 1930s and the 1970s.
Further information: http://www.paris-leshalles.fr
PUBLIC SPACES
Start of construction work on the Place de la République
It is one of the most symbolic Squares in the city. The Place de la République will begin its transformation in January. Although the work is due to finish in spring 2013, the whole year will be punctuated by work which, depending on the period, will block the various roads leading to the square.
This popular, pleasant area will eventually be entirely pedestrianised. The disappearance of the roundabout around the statue will allow the creation of a pedestrianised area reserved for non-motorised forms of transport (bikes, pedestrians, etc.).
Further information: http://www.placedelarepublique.fr
A garden underneath the périphérique ring road at Porte de Vanves
The covered parts of the Boulevard périphérique extend from the Porte Brancion to approximately 40 metres to the east of Avenue de la Porte-de-Vanves, along 410 metres, with 260 metres of cover created. During summer 2012, a public garden of approximately 7,000 m² will be inaugurated in this new space. An area for relaxation, meetings and leisure, it will form a link between communes (several entrances, pedestrian alleyways, links with existing green spaces, etc.).
TRANSPORT
Full deployment of Autolib’ during 2012
When Autolib’, the first public rental service for 100% electric cars, was launched, 250 stations and 250 cars were available in the 46 communes. Since then, new vehicles are being added to the fleet every month and new stations are being built. The deployment of the service is due to be completed during the year and 3,000 cars will then be available in approximately 1,200 stations.
Everything you need to know about Autolib’: http://www.paris.fr/autolib
The tram arrives at Porte de la Chapelle
In December 2012, the section of the T3 connecting the Porte d’Ivry to the Porte de la Chapelle will become operational. Eventually, more than 165,000 travellers will use the extension to this line and, in all, 26 new stations will be inaugurated over 14.5 km. The next stage? Porte d’Asnières, but not before 2017…
Everything you need to know about the work on the T3: http://tramway.paris.fr
Family : Improved after-school childcare
The Môm’artre association, which has been located in the 18th district since 2001, would like to open more branches in Paris and the inner suburbs. It has opened two branches so far, one in the 18th and one in the 20th.
In February, a third branch, straddling the 20th and 19th districts, will be inaugurated at 165 Rue Pelleport.
It will provide after-school childcare from 4.30 pm to 8 pm, with snack time, homework and artistic workshops. It also offers sessions during school holidays and weekend activities for the whole family. It aims to achieve a social mix by choosing schools with families from modest backgrounds and also from more privileged backgrounds.
>> Further information on Mom’Artre
5 new Relais Informations Familles (RIF – Family Information Centres) in 2012
RIFs are specialised reception and information centres on subjects concerning the family, including early childhood, school, leisure, health, sporting and cultural activities, social services, when you are having problems with your children, etc. They provide exhaustive documentation, advice and tailor-made information. There are ten RIF currently in place around Paris, and another five are due to open in the city during 2012.
A new games library in the 14th district
Games libraries make games and games areas available for people of all ages. They are special places where parents and children can relax and play together. The “Florimont” association, which has been located in the 14th district for many years, will open a new Ludido games library in September in the Pernéty district.
>> Further information on games libraries in Paris
Five new student residences in 2012
Five new student residences are due to be added to those already available in the city during 2012: Myrha Residence (18th, open in January), Petits Ponts Delphine Seyrig Residence (19th, January 2012), Philippe de Girard Residence (18th, February 2012), Lepaute Residence (13th, February 2012) and Daviel Residence (13th, March 2012). Since 2001, the City of Paris has financed 6,200 places in student residences and this figure is due to reach 7,800 by 2014.
ECONOMY & INNOVATION : Inauguration of Paris Région Innovation Nord-Express (Paris North-Express Innovation Region)
A centre for the creation and development of businesses in Paris, this building at 110-122 Rue des Poissonnières in the 18th district will be inaugurated by the Mayor of Paris in February: 2,900 m² of private space for rent in the enterprise park and 2,700 m² in a business service centre at extremely attractive prices. This new economic centre comprising an incubator/enterprise park/business service is part of a global project initiated by the City of Paris.
Deployment of intelligent urban furniture
Paris is making its land available to more than 40 experimental projects, which have been tested for six months to a year, by companies which responded to a call for projects for intelligent street furniture. Following several experiments carried out during 2011, 2012 will see the main furniture installed from January onwards.
So don’t miss it, January will see the start of the Triporteur Cookista (Cookista delivery tricycle) in the BNF (French National Library) area (13th). A mobile stand offering ready-to-cook recipes, this delivery tricycle promotes an increased consumption of fresh vegetables, while helping to professionalise mobile sales in Paris and bring life to business districts.
>> Further information on intelligent urban furniture
FAMILY AND EDUCATION
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