Explain what is meant by the Haussmanisation of Paris. To what extent would you support or oppose this form of development? Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper, to either support or oppose this, giving reasons for your view.

Haussmanisation of Paris refers to the forcible reconstruction of

cities to enhance their beauty and impose order. The poor were

evicted from the centre of Paris to reduce the possibility

of political rebellion and to beautify the city.