danielnachtigall.bsky.social
@danielnachtigall.bsky.social
Aux urnes, Parisiennes et Parisiens
March 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In times of all the negative and concerning geopolitical developments, it’s heartening to see so much progress and potential at the local level. A huge thanks to Anne Hidalgo, David Belliard, and the entire team for their courage and dedication.
March 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Creating 500 more of these micro-paradises would improve the lives of so many more people and families. After all, the city belongs to the people, not the cars.
March 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The pedestrian street in my neighborhood has been an incredible blessing for my family. In space-constrained Paris, this is where my kids play football with their friends, learn to ride their bikes, and paint on the street. It’s a space free of pollution, noise, and the dangers of cars.
March 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The next major step in Paris’ transformation is the expansion of green spaces and the pedestrianization of approximately 500 streets (around 5–8 streets per quartier), which will be up for vote this Sunday.
March 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Eight years later, the transformation is remarkable: Cyclists are everywhere, even on those same rainy winter days. Place de la Bastille, along with other former traffic-heavy hotspots, has evolved into a welcoming space for gathering and even in urban forests, such as the Place de Catalogne.
March 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
When I moved from cycling-friendly Berlin to Paris 8 years ago, I didn’t feel safe riding my bike at first. I stuck to the few designated cycle lanes and avoided major roundabouts like Place de la Bastille. On rainy winter days, I’d encounter perhaps one or two other cyclists on my commute to work.
March 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM