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Paris Mayor Transforms City with Green Initiatives Ahead of 2024 Olympics

3/28/2026

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Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, led a 12-year effort to pedestrianize roads and expand green spaces.
Air pollution halved, with 155,000 trees planted under her leadership.
She has earned climate accolades amid criticisms of rising debt and accusations of authoritarianism.
She acknowledges littering and homelessness, saying her policies improved residents’ lives.
She views the 2024 Olympics as a pivotal moment for Paris.

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Story summary

Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, led a 12-year effort to pedestrianize roads and expand green spaces.
Air pollution halved, with 155,000 trees planted under her leadership.
She has earned climate accolades amid criticisms of rising debt and accusations of authoritarianism.
She acknowledges littering and homelessness, saying her policies improved residents’ lives.
She views the 2024 Olympics as a pivotal moment for Paris.