Each Sunday, Le Progrès reviews the six most significant news stories from Lyon. This week’s agenda features the aftermath of Friday’s storms, new inclusive playgrounds in the 6th arrondissement, and a heartwarming association.
1. Final Stretch for the Terrasses de la Presqu’île Project
Work is progressing rapidly on the lower Saône quays in the Saint-Antoine district, focusing on the “shaping and protection of the vegetated islands” that form the river garden. This marks the final phase of the Terrasses de la Presqu’île project. Initiated in 2016, this project has faced numerous setbacks, causing delays in certain program elements. Issues such as parking difficulties, decreased foot traffic, and market deterioration are expected to be resolved with the completion of these development works.
2. Uprooted Trees and Disrupted Traffic: The Extent of Damage After a Brief but Violent Storm
A violent storm struck Lyon this Friday, August 28, around 6:30 AM. Torrential rains, hail, strong winds, and lightning accompanied this episode, causing damage and disrupting traffic in several parts of the city. The brief yet intense weather event led to uprooted trees and significant transportation challenges across Lyon.
3. Edgar Quinet Square: New “Latest Generation” Playground Accessible to Children with Disabilities
The children’s garden in Place Edgar Quinet has reopened just before summer, following several months of pedestrianization and revegetation work. Located in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, the square now features a new “latest generation” playground. Its accessibility for children with reduced mobility has been widely praised by both children and adults. The remaining work, including pedestrianization up to Rue Vendôme, is scheduled for completion by the end of September.
4. “SNCF does ready-to-wear, we do tailor-made”: At Part-Dieu, SOS Voyageurs Aids Travelers
The SOS Voyageurs association offers free, warm, and unconditional assistance to travelers passing through Part-Dieu. Volunteers recount the history of this aid service, which has been helping people since its creation in 1931. The association provides crucial support, emphasizing a personalized approach to traveler assistance.
5. Perrache Exchange Centre’s Last Pharmacist Departs After 29 Years
Denis Eichenlaub, the pharmacist who has been at the Perrache Exchange Centre since 1997, is packing up his boxes. He will cherish fond memories of his years spent in this unique building. “I was happy to work here,” he says, even though “not everything was always simple.” This departure marks the end of an era for the Perrache Exchange Centre, an infrastructure that, despite not being universally loved, effectively fulfills its intended purpose.
6. Tensions Rise Around Clémenceau College Ahead of School Reopening
Just days before the start of the school year, concern is growing among parents and residents of the 7th arrondissement regarding Clémenceau College. The persistent squat on the former Chat Perché land and nocturnal disturbances have exacerbated a sense of insecurity among local residents. This situation is causing significant tension as the new academic year approaches.
