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Urban Developmental Patterns During the French Renaissance: Destination Paris

Welcome to the French Renaissance in Paris!!! The 15th and 16th centuries marked global shifts in the way nations, their cities and leaders approached problems such as poverty, healthcare, and imperialism. All three of these are tied closely to the ability to fund projects for urban maintenance and development which adds lasting value to a nations infrastructure. The warring nations found themselves floating in a sea of debt and began to see the negative effects of years of aggressive expansionary policies. In Paris, France, political upheaval, cultural conflicts, crowded imperialism, and detrimental living conditions all hindered the cities progress through the Age of Discovery and into the Age of Enlightenment.