Norman Foster urges Paris to bank on transport

For the British architect Norman Foster, interviewed by Keren Lentschner, "Paris on the whole is going through a renaissance at the moment, as it was the case for London ten years ago. ... Paris is a very compact city with a very strong urban centre fringed with green spaces. The town-planning of its suburbs has neglected the essential principles of good communication. The social problems that have agitated the suburbs are due to their isolation and the absence of links. These are problems that Paris can overcome by investing first and foremost in transport, a key factor in social balance. France, which has been a precursor with high-speed trains, should attain the standard of transport found in Hong-Kong. Paris should also bring diversity to its suburbs, by attracting companies and providing top quality public space."

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