Government Policy

• What has significantly impacted the development of Paris since the 1950s?

  The government
• What were the Urban Renewal and Redevelopment schemes introduced by the government aimed at?

  Redeveloping declining areas
• What is the purpose of the La Defense project?

  To develop a major business centre
• Which company has its headquarters in La Defense?

  BNP Paribas
• What was introduced by the government in the 1960s for Paris?

  The 'Blueprint' plan - Le Schema Directeur
• What were the aims of the 'Blueprint' plan for Paris?

  Control growth, decentralise employment, improve housing, protect historic buildings
• What are the four aims of the 'Blueprint' plan for Paris?

  • Control the growth of Paris
  • Decentralise employment to the suburbs
  • Improve housing in socially disadvantaged areas
  • Protect historic buildings
• What was the result of the regeneration of apartment blocks in Paris?

  Urban gentrification occurred
• What happened to property prices due to urban gentrification in Paris?

  Property prices increased
• What happened to some residents due to rising property prices?

  They were forced to move to the suburbs
• What are the areas where development was forbidden around Paris called?

  Zones Naturelles
• What is the aim of the Zones Naturelles?

  To prevent uncontrolled city spread
• What has been the effect of the Zones Naturelles on Paris's city limits?

  They have remained more or less the same
• How many new towns were created under the new plan?

  Five new towns
• How far is St Quentin-en-Yvelines from Paris?

  30 km
• What is the population of St Quentin-en-Yvelines?

  150,000
• How many new jobs were created in St Quentin-en-Yvelines?

  40,000 new jobs
• What economic change did Paris experience in the 1970s?

  Deindustrialisation
• Why did factories in Paris close during the 1970s?

  Due to rising costs
• What was the impact of factory closures on the city center?

  Urban decline occurred
• What happened to people who could afford to move during urban decline?

  They continued to move to the suburbs
• What was created in 2016 to coordinate housing and planning in Paris?

  The Grand Metropole Du Paris
• What issues do poorer suburbs of Paris face?

  Overcrowding, low quality housing, lack of opportunities
• What social issues have arisen in poorer suburbs of Paris?

  Increasing racial and religious tensions
• What significant events highlighted tensions in Paris suburbs?

  The race riots of 2005 and terror attacks of 2015