The highly anticipated construction of the Paseo Maritimo seafront promenade has officially commenced, representing a pivotal moment for the city of Palma in the upcoming years. Biel Horrach, director-general of urban planning, emphasized the significance of this project, stating that “the connection between the city and the sea has been severed for far too long,” and that this initiative is aimed at “reuniting the city with the sea.” From a real estate perspective, this development is expected to significantly enhance the value of all properties along the Paseo Maritimo.
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The Paseo Maritimo project in Palma aims to transform the existing urban highway into a promenade that prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist use while coexisting with limited traffic. By improving the port-city spatial interaction and minimizing the occupation of public space by vehicles, a free space for pedestrians will be generated and public transport will be promoted to improve mobility in general. The redevelopment plan includes removing the parking space between the lanes and reducing the number of lanes in each direction from three or four to two.
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The project also includes new lighting, Wi-Fi, street furniture, and playgrounds for children. Retaining walls, stairs, ramps, and railings will also be constructed to improve connectivity with the neighborhoods of Son Armadans, Santa Catalina and El Terreno. To enhance the visual appeal of the promenade, the project plans to maintain the maximum possible number of existing trees and palm trees, build abundant flower beds covering 36,487 square meters, and plant approximately 2,000 new trees using a new rainwater harvesting system for irrigation.
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The project’s estimated budget is 37.5 million euros, and the construction is expected to take twenty months. The architect in charge of the Paseo Maritimo redevelopment is Elías Torres, with Antoni Verger as head of planning and infrastructure. The result will be a much more attractive, green and peaceful public space that can be enjoyed by both locals and visitors.
Massar Midgley Mahdi
Team Assistant @ BO Mallorca
