Citizen consultation on urban beauty launched

The Cité de l'Architecture has begun a public consultation asking citizens to suggest changes to make French cities and villages more beautiful. The initiative seeks to involve the public in discussions about the appearance of urban and rural areas as the 2027 presidential election approaches.

Themes for public input

The consultation covers topics such as improving mobility, pedestrianizing city centers, increasing green spaces, designing urban furniture, reducing advertisements in public areas, and enhancing cleanliness. These themes reflect broader concerns about the visual and functional quality of public spaces.

Public participation timeline

Citizens are invited to submit their proposals and opinions on the French landscape until December. The responses will be made public in early 2027, following a series of exchange sessions held at the Cité de l'Architecture and in several partner locations across the country.

Consultation results to influence politics

The collected input will be compiled into a small white paper and shared with candidates running for the 2027 presidential election. The goal is to influence campaign themes related to the quality of daily life and the appearance of public spaces.

Voluntary participation and demographics

While the consultation is open to all, it does not use a representative sample of French society, as participation is voluntary. However, participants can choose to provide demographic information such as age, gender, and department of residence to help identify areas of consensus.