The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has today announced Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo as its selection for the 2023 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, one of the industry’s leading honors for community building and development worldwide.
“La Dauphine,” as she is better known to the press, has spearheaded a renowned program of green investments in the French capital while simultaneously embarking on initiatives aimed at pedestrianization and alleviating urban heat islands, among other key policy drives which have made her into a leading figure in the international movement towards ‘15-minute cities,’ housing justice, and better healthy buildings policies.
“Mayor Hidalgo’s leadership throughout two decades of public service has not only made Paris a healthier, more inclusive, and more livable city today but has also transformed the way other cities think about the possibilities of tomorrow,” Diane Hoskins, ULI Global Chair and the co-CEO of Gensler, said of her accomplishments. “Her vision of a 15-minute city marked by greater mobility, improved air quality, abundant public spaces, and inclusive housing can teach and inspire the Urban Land Institute and its members to advance the shared mission. For her pursuit of a more inclusive, sustainable, thriving Paris — and her impact beyond the city’s borders — Mayor Hidalgo is a fitting recipient of the 24th annual ULI Prize.”
Since 2014, her leadership has produced mobility improvements like the expansion of bike infrastructure, reduced air pollution, an increase in the annual number of affordable housing units to enter the market, introduction of green roofs, and other pragmatic endeavors that mitigate against climate change while improving the lives of citizens through the pandemic and ahead of the city’s turn as host of the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympics.
Hidalgo is also notable for her contributions as chair of the influential C40 network of global cities. She is the fourth Mayor to win the award overall and follows last year’s winner Jeanne Gang as the Prize’s 24th laureate.
“Working with a diverse group of public and private sector experts as well as engaged residents of Paris, we have been able to create a city that translates this vision into reality. Together, we've championed initiatives to enhance walkability, diminish reliance on automobiles, and fortify our commitment to fostering sustainable communities both within and beyond the city limits. This recognition serves as a testament to the collective efforts that have propelled Paris towards a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban landscape," Hidalgo stated finally.
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