The Gigantic Architectural Transformation of Paris

[Your Old Comrade]

Napoleon III made it his mission to modernize the French capital city after spending some time in London. He employed Georges-Eugène Haussmann to carry out this massive urban renewal program, which saw new boulevards, parks and public works over a period of 17 years. Overcrowded and unhealthy medival neighboorhoods were demolished to make space for wide avenues, parks, squares, fountains, sewers, and aqueducts. Through this program, we learn how this enormous project was executed.

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Coincidentally, I saw this other video about Paris future urban planning recently.

he €44BN Plan to Clean Up Paris Before the Olympics

[Your Old Comrade]

Coincidentally, I saw this other video about Paris future urban planning recently.

he €44BN Plan to Clean Up Paris Before the Olympics

Like most modernist schemes, it is bound to fail.