The potential of the square is significant: the balcony along the edges of Place de la Constitution provide a beautiful panoramic view of the Pétrusse valley. Given the square’s famous monument, it has the potential to become one of the most beautiful areas in the capital, although that potential has been significantly dampened by the parking spots dotted all over the square.
Around sixty parking spots remain on the square (and are always occupied), covering nearly the entirety of the square and reaching the foot of the Gëlle Fra monument. The statue consequently comes across as dedicated to the vehicles parked underneath rather than the soldiers who fought in the First World War, Luxembourg’s freedom, and the resistance of the Luxembourgish.
On Wednesday, Luxembourg City mayor Lydie Polfer reiterated that the square will become a pedestrian zone, as announced by Minister for Mobility and Public Works François Bausch in April. The square belongs to the state, but the municipal authorities remain keen to transform the square into a beautiful area car-free. Whilst the authorities have not announced a date for the pedestrianisation, the state will soon launch a call for applications for the new development of Place de la Constitution.
At City Breakfast, Polfer also specified that Boulevard Roosevelt, which goes from the viaduct to the junction between Boulevard Royal and the Adolphe Bridge, will remain open to motorists. Buses will be able to drive in both directions to and from Avenue de la Gare whereas the tram will cover public transport needs from Avenue de la Liberté as of the end of 2020.
