1. The river banks in Lyon
1. Problem: during the 20th century traffic and parking slots progressively invaded the river banks.
Objective of the project: create an urban park to restore environment, facilitate soft transportation (pedestrian, bicycles) and host leisure activities.
2. Embodiment: City Council appointed private operators (architects etc) to define and realize the project with public funding.
3. Duration: 5 years ( )
4. Outcome: after some inconvenience during construction, the city landscape completely changed, opening up an easy-access recreation area for all citizens.

2. Pictures from Grand Lyon
Before: 1800 parking slots.
After: 1200 parking slots underneath a 10 hectares urban park.
Pictures from Grand Lyon

3. Ideas to be kept for our ideal city.
Playgrounds and open public spaces: Quality of life.
Natural spaces home to beavers: Environment.
Floating restaurants: Social link and economy.
Ideas to be kept for our ideal city.
Expositions and happening: Culture.
Cycling tracks: Soft transportation.