Paris 2024 Biggest Projects Update #Paris2024 #construction #megabuilds

Paris 2024 Construction Projects Update

Paris is hosting the Summer 2024 Olympic Games next month!
The city is gearing up for a monumental transformation with the countdown to the 23rd Olympic Games in Paris in full swing.
With over 15 million expected visitors over two weeks, it could become the single largest event ever held in the country. From beach volleyball at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to horseback riding in the gardens of Versailles, today we’ll look at Paris’ insane $10B Olympic preparations!

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00:00 Introduction
00:33 Paris Preppares for the 2024 Olympics
01:49 The Seine River
03:24 Urban Mobility
04:35 Chateau de Versailles
05:19 Etoile Royale
06:33 The Renewed Metro System

did you know Paris has spent at least $9.7 billion on Olympic preparations the city is adding 55 km of new bike paths cleaning up the Sint River and preparing iconic locations like the Chateau de Versailles for world-class events just a few of the many projects underway with 45,000 volunteers and over 13 million tickets expected to be sold how will these massive projects reshape Paris and impact both residents and visitors without further Ado let’s find out the city is gearing up for a Monumental transformation with a countdown to the 23rd Olympic Games in Paris in full swing imagine a landscape buzzing with activity as preparations for the largest event ever organized in France unfold the games start on July 26th and run until August 11th 2024 just think about it 45 million working hours 14,250 athletes 7 20 different projects 3 million Spectators 20,000 accredited journalists 45,000 volunteers 13 million tickets 39 venues 329 events and an impressive 5 km for the opening ceremony these numbers paint a picture of the immense scale of the Paris 2024 games the Olympics will take over Paris and its surrounding areas and the cost of organizing such a colossal event is staggering but beyond the numbers these games are set to break records in more ways than one many of the venues will be built on existing structures involving upgrades Renovations Land Development and the construction of new buildings a key focus is ensuring a lasting Legacy for the local community so what specific projects are underway let’s start with a transformation of the San River integral to paris’s ambitious Olympic vision is its bold swimming plan the goal is to transform the San into a pristine venue for aquatic events the city is implementing new underground pipes tanks and pumps designed to rid the river of harmful bacteria although the San hasn’t been open for public swimming in over a century the city is determined to change that for the upcoming games the plan includes constructing a massive rainwater holding tank 50 m wide and 34 M deep capable of storing up to 46 million lers however experts caution that this billion dooll cleanup might take longer than anticipated is it really possible to make the saint swimmable in time for the Olympics Mark gam prefect of the Paris region stated that the preparations are on schedule and that the games will coincide with water quality suitable for competition calling it a tremendous Collective success Paris mayor an hialgo has promised to swim in the San before the Olympics possibly alongside president Emanuel macron the new storage Basin guarantees that water can be managed even during severe storms helping water levels return to normal quickly water quality will be tested daily at 3:00 a.m. during the Olympics to ensure it meets the event standards if it doesn’t events might be postponed by a few days according to the organizers the estimated cost of these cleanup efforts is a staggering $1.5 billion funded by the state and local authorities but how is Paris transforming its Urban Mobility to support the influx of visitors Paris is gearing up to enhance Urban Mobility by introducing 55 km of new bike path connecting Olympic venues within the city to those in Northeast France the plan ensures visitors can cycle throughout the city center and reach every Olympic sports site by summertime according to David Bellard from the city mayor’s office 30 km of these routes inside the capital are either completed or near in completion in s s Deni local official Stephanie Trussel mentioned that an additional 25 km of lanes would be ready before the Olympics adding to 130 km Paris mayor and Hidalgo emphasized that these bike paths dubbed olymp Lanes will be a significant Legacy for the city around 10,000 bike racks will be placed outside Key sports sites such as the Roland gar stadium and the shant dear Arena near the Eiffel Tower to accommodate the influx of visitors another 3,000 permanent parking spots will be added near the St def France in St s Deni the capital’s bike rental scheme viib which is operated since 2007 will expand its Fleet by at least 3,000 bikes to meet the increased demand but how is one of France’s most iconic landmarks preparing for the Olympics The Chateau de Versa will be the grand stage for equestrian events including show jumping Dr Eventing and the modern pentathlon spanning over eight square kilometers the Versailles estate is a natural Haven with its expansive Gardens wooded park and more than 350,000 trees since early 2022 the site has been undergoing significant preparations for the Olympics featuring temporary fac facilities that will be dismantled post games to restore the site to its historic State these temporary infrastructures include an arena which stands for 16,000 spectators at the Royal Star site along with obstacles and cross country tracks along the Grand Canal despite winter weather delays construction will be completed by July 1st but what exactly is happening at the ital Royale site at the far end of the estate facing the Grand Canal with the chatau de Versa in the background the ital Royale site is being transformed this area will host show jumping Dr Eventing and modern pentathlon events accommodating over 250 horses 200 Joeys and 144 modern pentathlon athletes all competing under the watchful eyes of 16,300 Spectators halfway between the ital Royale and the chatau de Versailles lies The Menagerie still under construction where the CrossCountry events will occur on July 28th 40,000 Spectators are expected to line the 5.3 km course and what about the incredible scenes awaiting at the mon Aerie here horses will navigate a fountain transformed into a Ford creating a spectacular scene as they jump in tackle obstacles and continue on their path the manager’s Redevelopment and the hosting of the Olympics will rejuvenate the Chateau de versailes nearby a long Treeline driveway is being prepared as a training area offering shaded protection for the horses the 600 met long Stables will house 220 boxes providing places for athletes to shower and rest now let’s explore how the Paris Metro system is gearing up for the games sanen a vibrant workingclass neighborhood home to about 60,000 people has recently attracted new companies including International Giants Tesla for instance chose sowan for its French headquarters drawn by the neighborhood’s youthful Vitality 70% of its residents are under 45 just steps away from the Olympic Village sanan will host one of the Stations of the Grand Paris Express a transformative Metro Network the Grand Paris Express will feature 60 plan stops connecting the municipalities of Greater Paris this project conceived even before Paris was chosen to host the Olympics aligns perfectly with the events philosophy promoting the development of the outer areas of the metropolis and enhancing their connections with the rest of the city the Grand Paris Express aims to ease commutes reduce traffic congestion and support sustainable growth across the region ensuring that the legacy of the 2024 Olympics includes a more connected and accessible City for all now these are just some of of the many projects reshaping Paris but what do you think will be the most significant Legacy of these Olympic preparations will it be the enhanced Mobility the sustainable initiatives or something else entirely share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more insights