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Background
The Vernets district, in Geneva, is becoming denser with new residential buildings. An open-air car park still occupies the esplanade, next to the sports centre. In March, the Quai Vernets underground car park opened opposite, beneath the new homes.
The key points
The open-air Vernets car park will close permanently on 10 January, the Tribune de Genève announced on 5 November 2026. It will make way for a public park of 19,000 m², planted with greenery.
Work on the esplanade and Rue Hans-Wilsdorf is due to last three years. The article says work will start the day after the closure. However, a caption in the same article mentions a possible start in early summer next year.
The future park will include a meadow, trees, relaxation areas and an artificial river fed by the GeniLac network. The sports centre will remain open throughout the works.
Key figures
- 19,000 m² : area of the future public park
- 228 : car spaces in the Quai Vernets car park, compared with 236 today
- 8 : spaces with electric charging points
- 50 : spaces for motorised two-wheelers
- 400 : spaces in the bike station planned during 2027
What it means for businesses
- Motorists : the Quai Vernets car park, Rue Lina-Stern 7, run by the Fondation des parkings, takes over. The Ansermet and Uni Mail car parks remain alternatives.
- Cyclists : the bike racks on Rue Hans-Wilsdorf will be moved along the Arve during the works.
What's next
- Car park closes on 10 January, followed by three years of works.
- Opening of a 400-space bike station during 2027.
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