Paris has returned a ban on the construction of houses above 12 floors
In Paris, a ban on the construction of houses above 12 floors — that is, about 37 meters - came into force. The French capital has been fighting for the right to remain a low-rise city for a long time and has adopted a new "Local Urbanization Plan" (LUP), which is designed to promote more environmentally friendly construction, euronews writes.
For the first time, a ban on the construction of houses higher than 37 meters in Paris was introduced in 1977 after the completion of the Montparnasse tower with a height of 209 meters, which caused a wave of criticism from the public. This restriction was in effect until 2010 and was abolished by former mayor Bertrand Delanoe: then the city was allowed to build office towers with a height of 180 meters and 50-meter residential buildings.
Now Paris has actually returned to 1977. The ban was introduced as part of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's program to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, known as the "Local Bioclimatic Urban Plan".
Another reason for this decision lies in the controversial construction of the Tour Triangle tower in the shape of a pyramid, which will become the third tallest building in the capital. It will house a hotel and offices, as well as shops and restaurants.
Explaining her decision, the head of the Hidalgo city administration said that the ban is part of a broader "bioclimatic" plan that will allow Paris to remain "attractive and pleasant in the coming years, despite rising temperatures."
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