Paris Abandons Controversial Re-Landscaping Around Eiffel Tower
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Under the scheme, around 20 mature trees would have been cut down, while four new buildings housing a cafe, shops, toilets and baggage drop-off were set to be constructed.
The Paris mayor's office has abandoned plans for new buildings around the foot of the Eiffel Tower following months of protests from environmentalists and a petition signed by nearly 150,000 people.
Under the scheme, around 20 mature trees would have been cut down, while four new buildings housing a cafe, shops, toilets and baggage drop-off were set to be constructed.
"I am announcing that we are completely cancelling any construction project at the foot of the tower but the re-landscaping is maintained," deputy mayor Emmanuel Gregoire told the Journal du Dimanche.
A decision to save the trees had been made in May following protests and objections from local residents.
