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A pedestrian plaza has all the new town themes. There are patterned paved walkways, characteristic street lights, vegetation in raised planters, and light commercial uses mixed with office buildings. |
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A pedestrian plaza has all the new town themes. There are patterned paved walkways, characteristic street lights, vegetation in raised planters, and light commercial uses mixed with office buildings. |
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The automobile is welcome in Cergy, but
it is to be parked.
Driver and passengers are then to enjoy a "walking world" free of automobiles. |
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Extensive landscaping and comfortable
places to sit mark the extensive small open spaces in Cergy-Pontoise.
The "shades of blue" paint job on the high rise building illustrated the strong desire for public art in new towns. Because new towns are built quickly "from scratch," they offer many opportunities for architects, planners, and artists to do unusual and adventurous things. |
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The major regional shopping center at Cergy-Pontoise was named "Les 3 Fontaines," or "The 3 Fountains" in English. |