Paris, Place de la Republique - A Story of Change
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The document outlines the historical transformations of the Place de la République in Paris, highlighting significant events and developments from 1759 to 2011. It discusses the challenges posed by traffic congestion and the city's efforts to redevelop the area, aiming to restore its symbolic value and enhance public space usability. A redevelopment project was launched in 2008, involving local citizen consultation and spearheaded by architects Trévelo & Viger-Kohler.
Paris, Place de la Republique - A Story of Change
- 1. Le Place de la République, Paris A Story of Change Assembled by Guy Dauncey (www.earthfuture.com), from www.placedelarepublique.paris.fr TVK and other sources Thanks to Brian Pirolli at www.smartplanet.com for the heads-up!
- 2. 1759: Authorization of buskers and small theaters brings the Boulevard du Temple. It becomes ”The Boulevard of Crime".
- 3. August 1811, a fountain is opened on the square.
- 4. In 1865, Haussmann built a large rectangular square. In 1867, the old fountain is replaced by a fountain.
- 5. July 14, 1883, the statue of the Republic is inaugurated, symbol of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
- 6. La Fête a Place de la République, Paris Christa Kieffer
- 7. 1890: Place de la République, Paris
- 8. 1904-1935, Development of the Metro
- 10. 1942: Occupation
- 11. 2011: 60% of the space is dedicated to the car
- 14. 2008: Taxi drivers protest
- 16. Au-dessus de Paris edited by Robert Laffont
- 17. 2006: Rush Hour Flickr, Mippzon
- 18. Le Place de la Republique is an urban creation of the nineteenth century. Over the decades, it has built a strong symbolic value. However, traffic has become paramount at the expense of urban quality and a diversity of uses. In 2008 Paris City Hall launched an ambitious project for its redevelopment, around three objectives: 1. To reaffirm the republican symbol and enhance the historical heritage 2. To integrate the new mobility and create a better sharing of the public space 3. To enhance the usability of the site and create a gathering place Developed in consultation with local residents, users, traders and, more broadly, the citizens of Paris, the project aims to restore Parisian charm and friendliness. After a contest, the prime contract was entrusted to the architectural planners Trévelo & Viger-Kohler (TVK).
- 19. 2011: The City of Paris unveils plans to create a convivial space www.placedelarepublique.paris.fr
- 29. www.placedelarepublique.paris.fr Yea – Paris!