The Local Governing Board has given the green light to a new urban garden in the Plaza de Toros neighborhood (Almería), designed to revitalize an unused plot of land and turn it into a space for community living and learning.
The project is located in the vicinity of the Hoyo de las Tres Marías street, next to Paseo de la Caridad and behind the CEIP Los Millares school, on a plot of 2.871 m². The project, awarded by 6.857,38 Euros And with a deadline of 45 days, it aims to activate a new green space for the neighborhood as soon as possible.
Location and scope of the project
According to the City Council, the intervention is planned for a degraded area of the Plaza de Toros neighborhood. reclaim a disused plot of land and open it to the community. The exact location, near Hoyo de las Tres Marías and Paseo de la Caridad, will allow easy access for residents and schools in the area.
Budget, contractor and deadlines
The execution has been awarded to Otipsa Consultores SL for an amount of €6.857,38, with a planned completion time of 45 days from the start of the works. The City Council indicates that the works They could begin before the end of the yearwith the aim of having the space operational by the beginning of spring.
What will the new space be like?
The design incorporates features to facilitate urban agriculture and community use, with special attention to the water efficiency and the security of the premises. Among the planned elements are cultivation beds and drip irrigation, as well as support equipment.
- Network of drip irrigation to optimize water consumption.
- Flowerbeds suitable for different vegetables and herbs.
- Tool shed with solar energy for basic uses.
- Perimeter fencing and security cameras.
- Zone of composting to close the organic waste cycle.
Social and environmental value
From the municipal area of Water, Green Areas and Agriculture, councilor Juan José Segura emphasizes that the orchard It will revitalize a highly degraded area and will provide a meeting point for Learn and practice urban agriculture.
Furthermore, their educational and environmental role is highlighted: these spaces promote self-consumption, coexistence and awareness regarding environmental care, making it easier for residents grow your own food and reduce their carbon footprint.
Previous experience in the city
The City Council already has three urban gardens in operation in Piedras Redondas, Araceli and Los Angeles, managed with neighborhood associationsThe one at the bullring will be the fourth municipal gardenconsolidating a network that transforms empty lots into useful, healthy and sustainable spaces.
Planned schedule and upcoming milestones
Following the drafting of the project, the start of construction is expected in the short term to complete the intervention in approximately 45 daysThe city council expects the urban garden to be ready soon. at the beginning of next spring, at which point you will be able to begin your community activity.
With a adjusted investment, a central location and key equipment With features such as efficient irrigation, composting, and security, the Plaza de Toros urban garden aims to revitalize a degraded area, strengthen neighborhood life, and create new opportunities for urban agriculture in Almería.
