A series of photographs which i took recently on the banks of the Seine in Paris which shows the city's efforts to pedestrianise the roadways along the river - excellent examples of children's play, floating & edible gardens, green interventions, flexible seating, temporary sport and recreational spaces, outdoor art galleries and just wonderful beautification. Also included is an article which gives background on this urban design initiative.
15. Some portions of Les Berges will become part of the programming for this year’s Paris Plage, the
popular annual beach that takes over the banks of the Seine between July and August. Inaugurated
in 2002, Paris Plage was originally criticized as an excess of public expenditure. Now a beloved
tradition, the Plage has expanded to three different areas along the river. New additions this year
include mini‐golf, BMX biking (even for kids starting age 8), go‐kart racing and bowling.
PEDESTRIANISATION ON THE BANKS OF THE SEINE. PARIS JULY 2013artfully
24. This aluminum dinosaur
by Philippe Pasqua is actually a
private endeavor,
commissioned by the daughter
of the founder of the Bateaux‐
Mouches, the boat company
that operates tours along the
Seine. At 4 meters tall and 7
meters long, the sculpture is
intended ”to support and
promote contemporary art
along the river.” But we think
there’s definitely a marketing
motive too–it’s already
become a tourist attraction, as
visitors try to angle their
cameras to depict the T‐Rex
devouring the Eiffel Tower.
PEDESTRIANISATION ON THE BANKS OF THE SEINE. PARIS JULY 2013artfully