City Council Updates Canal Saint-Martin Redevelopment Through Local Infrastructure Decisions

Paris City Hall opened a 100-meter section of Canal Saint-Martin to swimmers on June 17, 2026, with daily access from 3pm to 9pm after June 22 and summer Sunday hours from 14h to 18h between July 5 and September 6, 2026, subject to water quality checks. This step forms part of ongoing local service decisions that balance recreation with major infrastructure changes along the waterway.

Redevelopment Project Leadership and Scope

The 15 million-euro redevelopment project for Canal Saint-Martin is led by Alexandra Cordebard, maire of the 10th arrondissement. The project prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists and vegetation while reducing car access. A public progress meeting held on June 4, 2026 updated residents on completed work and next steps, reflecting direct council engagement with the community on local service delivery.

Infrastructure Upgrades Delivered

Key upgrades already incorporated include 3.4 km of bicycle facilities with two vélo-rues, 147 new bicycle bays, 10,400 m² dedicated to pedestrians, 18 crosswalks, 8 crossing sidewalks, 2 pedestrian bridges, 52 new trees and 10 biodiversity refuges. These elements address mobility and green space needs through targeted local decisions by the city council.

Recent Progress on Site

Recent progress includes planting 45 new trees and creating nearly 2 km² of vegetation in the square des Maures, bassin du Combat and virage Villemin areas. The Valmy quay bicycle path completion is expected by end of April 2026. These additions demonstrate how council services translate redevelopment plans into concrete local improvements.

The final delivery of the Canal Saint-Martin redevelopment is now scheduled for December 2027, extending beyond the original 2026 target. Residents can follow updates through mairie10.paris.fr pages on public meetings and project stages as further local service decisions are implemented.