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Reservoir Locations in Paris

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Quick Facts: Population: 170,000 4th Highest Household Income in Paris Sites of Interest Arc de Triomphe Highest Concentration of Museums in Paris (22 in total).

Areas of Improvement Low Percentage of Cafes & Restaurants.

Consistent Decline of Commercial Services Since 2010.

Local Perceptions Tranquil neighborhood with minimal street activity.

Lacking pedestrian activity outside of regular business hours.

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Passy Reservoir

Statistics: Non-Potable Water: 56,472 Cubic Meters Greenspace: 2,500 Square Meters Neighborhood: Passy

Address: 26 Rue Copernic, Paris, France 75016 Columbia GSAPP New York/Paris Program 2013, Urban Design Studio

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Site Analysis An analysis of the surrounding neighborhood reveals that the Passy Reservoir is located in an area surrounded by tourist attractions and luxury hotels.

Metro access near the site conveniently links the hotels and residential neighborhoods to major attractions like the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees.

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Metro Stations Velib Stations Passy Reservoir

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Hotels Museum/Landmark Passy Reservoir

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Hotels & Metro Access

Metro Stations Hotels Passy Reservoir

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Master Plan Proposal The Passy Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens mixed-use project seeks to address the continuous loss of commercial services in the 16th arrondissement by creating new cafes and shopping facilities. The project seeks to capitalize on the high concentration of museums in the area by adding luxurious gallery spaces intertwined with a botanical garden and cafe with outdoor seating.

Reservoir Level Botanical Gardens: 1,200 square meters Museum/Gallery Space: 700 square meters Cafe & Restaurant: 1,600 square meters Street Level Shops: 1,200 square meters Theatre: 1,100 square meters Total Area: 5,800 square meters

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Botanical Gardens 1,200 Square Meters

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Pedestrian Paths & Gardens

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Gallery Spaces 700 Square Meters

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Cafe & Restaurant 1600 Square Meters

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Master Plan 5800 Square Meters

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Street Level Shops 1200 Square Meters

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Elevation & Perspective

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Circulation Around Gallery Spaces

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Passy Galleries & Botanical Gardens The new Passy Cultural Center will provide visitors with a tranquil environment equipped with boutique shopping, cafes and elegant museum spaces. The mixed-use project aims to increase the neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenue by repurposing the existing reservoir infrastructure with commercial and cultural activities to attract the thousands of tourists that visit the area throughout the year.

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