Paris, IDF and Enedis reduce carbon emissions created by events with electrical terminals
Six electrical terminals will be installed throughout Paris ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Each in-ground terminal can be raised and lowered based on the needs of public event organizers. Terminals at the Trocadéro, Place de la Concorde, and Champ de Mars replace diesel-powered generators used in the past for mobile power. The project reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 90% compared to diesel and provides power for community events beyond 2024.
Paris, IDF
France
Paris, IDF converts industrial wasteland into its first zero-carbon district with Linkcity
Buildings in the 1.3-hectare Îlot Fertile feature rooftop solar panels, recycled stone facades, and heat recovery systems. The district's design encourages low-emission transportation with a last-mile delivery center and the absence of parking. Biodiversity components include birdhouses built into building facades, a public garden, and green canopies. Îlot Fertile houses an incubator for sustainable construction startups and a sports complex built into the existing landscape.
Paris, IDF
France
Paris, IDF creates Droits de l’Enfant volunteer team for the protection of childrens' rights
The program recruits 20 volunteers aged 18 to 25 for each 10-month cohort. Participants receive three weeks of training from lawyers, psychologists, and experts familiar with issues facing local families. This training is followed by an eight-day course leading to qualification for childcare aptitude certificates. Droits de l’Enfant members teach kids throughout Paris about topics covered in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child like discrimination and exploitation.
Paris, IDF
France
Paris, IDF introduces an hourly parking fee for motorcyclists to reduce pollution and traffic issues
The city of Paris is implementing an hourly parking fee for gas-powered, two-wheel vehicles to help reduce pollution and parking congestion. Motorcyclists will be charged up to €3 an hour, increasing to €37.50 for six hours, for parking their vehicles on the city's streets. Anyone without a ticket will be made to pay the full six-hour rate. Electric-powered cycles will remain free, and people who ride motorbikes as part of their jobs can register in advance for discounted parking rates.
Paris, IDF
France
Paris, IDF considers smart sensor pilot in select neighborhoods for improved noise abatement
Paris is evaluating how smart technology can fulfill its four-year noise plan. The proposed three-week pilot would test Medusa noise sensors in two neighborhoods. Each Medusa unit holds four microphones and two cameras that triangulate noises over legal limits. The technology designed by Bruitparif connects to the CCTV network and issues fines based on license plate recognition. This project is pending approval by the city council and a public feedback period.
Paris, IDF
France
Paris, IDF unifies e-scooter charging and docking infrastructure across operators with DUCKT pilot
This pilot tests how current and future operators of the city's e-scooter fleet can better integrate into the streetscape. City officials and DUCKT installed 150 e-scooter docks throughout the Paris Rive Gauche neighborhood. Solar-powered docks include built-in locks and chargers that take up minimal space. DUCKT units include universal adaptors that recharge e-bikes, e-scooters, and IoT assets no matter the operator.
Paris, IDF
France