Three pioneers will give their name to streets, squares or parks from Lausanne from October 1. It is the co-founder and president of the Popular Association of Family Aid, Violette Taistes; of the doctor and pioneer of the fight against tuberculosis, Charlotte Olivier; And the founder of the first crèche of Lausanne and French -speaking Switzerland in 1873, Sophie Mercier.
“By paying tribute to these women, we take them out of the shadow of history and highlight their heritage. Their ambition and courage have prompted them to move the lines. Even today, their extraordinary journeys are a source of inspiration for current and future generations,” said Florence Germond, municipal councilor in charge of equality issues on Monday in a press release.
Violette Sizens will give its name to the future place in the Montelly district. The rue du Flon will take the name of rue Sophie-Mercier, while the large and small refuge of Sauvabelin, as well as their access path will be baptized by the name of Charlotte Olivier.
The desire to increase the visibility of women in the Lausanne public space dates back to 2022, when the municipality had found that out of the 103 streets named that year in honor of personalities, only 3 bore the name of a woman. The city then undertook to (re) appoint 30 streets, squares and parks in tribute to a pioneer by 2026. With the three new pioneers in the spotlight this number will be brought to 22 in October.
Consultation launched for 2026
The process continues. “Other women will be honored in 2026. The next proposals will be announced on May 6 in the official opinions sheet (FAO) and the daily 24 hours,” announces the municipality. They will be the subject of a consultation until June 10.
Thus, the Placet at the height of the Boulevard de Grancy 19 could become the place Jacqueline-Veuve by the name of the director. The Place de la Louve could take the name of the painter Alice Bailly.
The tennis player Lolette Payot would be honored in the park at the corner of the avenue de l’Eglise-Anglaise and avenue d’Ouchy, while the terrace at the corner of rue Louis-Auguste-Curtat and the Charles-Bessières bridge would become the mother terrace Sofia, in honor of this committed personality for marginalized people.
This article was published automatically. Source: ATS
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