What is meant by the Haussmannization of Paris ?

A. It was a religious movement intended to celebrate the values of Christianity.

B. It was a political movement intended to overthrow Napoleon III.

C. It was an urban modernization project that reorganized Parisian city streets so that the bourgeoisie could flaunt their new wealth.

D. It was an urban renovation project which offered social services in city slums.

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