The new mayor of Nice has several projects in mind for the city. What do the residents think of these upcoming works? Do they have additional ideas? Let’s hear from the people.
Eric Ciotti has at least seven years to implement his program, which includes several projects to improve the quality of life in the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes region. We analyzed this roadmap in an article published on April 2.
What does it reveal? The mayor plans to renovate the banks of the Paillon with real “blue flows,” completely redesign the Plaine du Var and the Parc Phoenix, and even demolish l’Océnice. The convention center at Port Lympia, criticized by some, may be replaced by another venue built in Old Nice, above the Sulzer parking lot. Are residents excited about these promises? We received 400 messages on this topic.
Some, like Annie, remain watchful about the financing of these projects. “But who pays?” she wonders. “How much will all of this cost us?” adds Sébastien. The financial situation of the city and the metropolis often concerns our readers.
The extensive issue of the tramway:
Among its supporters is Liliane, who agrees with the idea of creating another convention center but without putting a blemish on the Promenade, as would be the case with the Sulzer Garden. She suggests considering placing it on the “half of the current MAMAC.”
As for the tramway, Françoise hopes that the trend will change for line 4. “Too bad for T4 to Saint-Laurent-du-Var (and Cagnes, editor’s note). We’ve been waiting for it for a long time,” she laments. The file is not currently abandoned, as Eric Ciotti has announced discussions with the mayors concerned “to find solutions without taboos.”
What are the priorities?
Many of our readers advocate for a redesign of the Gambetta-Nord and Cessole boulevards. “Heavy bus and car traffic, it becomes impracticable, and as summer approaches, the pavement will melt,” denounces Geo.
This observation is echoed by Monique. “The upper part of Gambetta has never been renovated, unlike the section that descends to the sea,” she emphasizes. “We are abandoned. The sidewalks are shabby, and the list goes on.”
For culture and leisure, Béatrice calls for a “renovation of the opera. A small jewel in decline,” she laments (as planned by the city). André wants “a boulodrome worthy of the fifth largest city in France, which is now the birthplace of petanque.”
In the sports sector, Laurent sees the need for “a new hall for the volleyball club.”
The resurfacing of roads and sidewalks, a real sore point:
Brigitte raises another alarm. “Nice does not have a real covered market! It would be useful for the Niçois to have one,” she suggests. Jérôme wonders why the city of Nice “wouldn’t have its cabaret?” while Emmanuel wishes for “a theater worthy of the name” (studies will be launched next week to develop one in the Gare du Sud).
Regarding cleanliness, Marc and others would appreciate the arrival of “new public toilets” everywhere.
But what concerns you the most, based on feedback, is the overall state of road and pedestrian pavement, such as in the Masséna pedestrian area. This also includes “Rue Arson,” beloved by Florette, “Route du Turin as well as the boulevards Pierre Semard and Louis Braille” for Jeannine, and “the roads in Cimiez,” warns Annie. Therefore, a “plan to overhaul the streets” is essential, as summarized by Jean, something that Eric Ciotti has indeed included in his program.
Finally, some people are simply tired of constant construction work. “Stop with the construction sites, it’s infernal. In Nice, there is work everywhere. Let’s save, let us breathe a little. We have been squeezed like lemons,” exclaims Miry.
