Haussmann renovation

Haussmann renovation refers to a massive urban overhaul of Paris in the mid-19th century led by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann. The goal was to modernize the city by creating wider streets, improving sanitation, and designing coordinated building facades. This transformation included demolishing many old neighborhoods and replacing them with organized, spacious boulevards, parks, and uniform buildings. The renovation aimed to enhance public health, traffic flow, and aesthetics, shaping Paris into the elegant city we recognize today. While it improved infrastructure, it also displaced residents and altered traditional neighborhoods, making it one of history’s most influential urban planning projects.