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Originally Posted by chris08876
Do people honestly believe Paris will remain a museum and not change due to economics and demand?
The museum idea can only last for so long. At some point, pressure will build up for changes to zoning. The city will grow, and that pressure will force departments (zoning/buildings) to modify the rules and codes.
Its happening in London, and Paris will eventually lax its requirements.
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Paris is MUCH denser than London. Paris probably has the second largest high density (say 50,000+ psm) core in the western world. I think only NYC and Barcelona would be in the same general ballpark.
There is zero need to destroy Paris' center, which is beloved worldwide and the primary reason Paris is the #1 tourist destination on the planet. There are plenty of crappy fringe areas that can be redeveloped.
And Paris has tons of construction, probably not that different from London. It just isn't in the core.