The key point: The open-air Vernets car park in Geneva will close permanently on 10 January to make way for a public park.
A three-year project
- Redevelopment works on theesplanade and rue Hans-Wilsdorf from 11 January.
- Creation of a green park : meadow, trees, relaxation areas.
- A artificial river will be fed by the GeniLac network.
- The sports centre remains open during the works.
Parking solutions
- The Quai Vernets underground car park, at rue Lina-Stern 7, opened in March.
- It is managed by the Fondation des parkings.
- Alternatives: Ansermet and Uni Mail car parks ; bicycle racks moved along the Arve.
Key figures
- 19,000 m² : area of the future public park
- 228 : car spaces in the new car park, compared with 236 today
- 400 : spaces in the bike station planned for 2027
In short
The Vernets car park is giving way to a 19,000 m² public park. A nearby underground car park offers almost the same capacity. The works will last three years.
