Sarkozy unveils grand plan for Paris

On 17 September 2007, French President Nicolas Sarkozy marked the inauguration of La Cité de l’architecture & du patrimoine by stating his wish for international consultation on a 'new comprehensive development project for Greater Paris' which would bring together the professional expertise of ten architecture and urban planning agencies.

Article outlines an exhibition launched by President Sarkozy on the 29 April 2009 of his vision for the development of a Greater Paris. From 29 April to 22 November 2009, the 'Le Grand Pari de l’agglomeration parisienne' exhibition will present the results of the consultation.

BBC News, 29.4.09: Paris receives a facelift http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/raziaiqbal/2009/04/the_french_president_nicolas_s.html

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine: Le Grand Pari de l’agglomeration parisienne' exhibition http://www.citechaillot.fr/exposition/museum/museum_exhibitions.php?id=80

France24, 29.4.09: Sarkozy to pledge 35 bn euros for 'Grand Paris' transportation http://www.france24.com/en/20090429-sarkozy-pledges-35-billion-euros-grand-paris-transportation-urbanism-architecture

France24, 1.12.09: Assembly approves plans to create "Greater Paris" , 1.12.09: Assembly approves plans to create "Greater Paris" http://www.france24.com/en/20091201-greater-paris-suburbs-expansion-legislation-france-law

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