Works on the front


A few readers have asked about the building works along the avenue on the river at lagos here is a translation of the details from a portuguese website (done by google)


The front riverside will be renewed in a work with an investment of over two million euros (2.2), with scheduled completion by the end of next year.


In parallel, and through a public-private partnership, will build two parking places for 900 seats in total. An investment of 15.7 million. The completion of the work is also planned for the abovementioned date.


The rehabilitation of the front is a riverine project's architect Antonio Barbosa, It involves an area of concern more than 22 thousand square meters. It is bounded on the East by public sidewalk of the Avenue of Discovery Avenue and Portuguese Communities, the south by the Fort Ponta da Bandeira, to the West by the walls of the historic center and street Ports by the North of Portugal. Among others, the objectives are to relate the sea surrounding landscape with the urban area and diversify the supply of new trends daily.


It is planned to replace the current system of continuous beds by a pitch, preserving the existing tree species. The investment in car parks result of a partnership between the Futurlagos - Municipal Enterprise Development Program, MS and a consortium formed by FDO buildings, and ENSUL Cavaco Brothers. Both parks are underground, a riverside in front and one in the ring Green / Park City. Lagos invests 2.2 million in the renovation of the Front Riverfront. The city of Lagos is to start the process of urban renewal aimed at the rehabilitation of the Front riverfront and the creation of about 900 parking spaces at (876), through two new parks underground.


The announcement was made this morning by the municipal president Julio Barroso, in a meeting at the Cultural Center. The projects are independent, but occurring at the same time. The aim is that the completion of the work occurs at the end of next year. The renewal of the Front Riverfront comes under the Program and is budgeted at around 2.2 million. Already the two new parks - in the context of a public-private partnership - involving a total investment of 15.7 million.


The rehabilitation of the Front riverfront project that is the biggest impact in the city, reflecting the largest investment of its kind ever held in Lagos. Designed by the architect Antonio Barbosa, the office of architecture A400, an area of concern involves more than 22 thousand square meters. It is bounded on the East by public sidewalk of the Avenue of Discovery Avenue and Portuguese Communities, the south by the Fort Ponta da Bandeira, to the West by the walls of the historic center and street Ports by the North of Portugal.


According to the Board of Lagos, "the major objectives are to enhance the historical landmarks reported in the tissues and linking the urban landscape surrounding sea with the urban area. The intervention also aims to "diversify the supply of new trends daily, alleviating the imbalances caused by seasonal tourism and strengthening the identity of the Front riverfront, as a center aggregator of local and seasonal. For all this, there are numerous subnúcleos the project targeted for specific interventions.


First, the Garden of the Constitution. It is planned to replace the current system of beds, for a continuous lawn, an option that will preserve the existing tree species. A little further on, and before Infante's Square, you will create a new space, the Garden of Water, pedestrian area of recreating the marine environment. Already the Square of Pelourinho Square to replace the current Infante, and restock and receive new flooring and furniture. But the transformation of the riverside front does not stop there.


In the car park so far from the surface born Esplanada do Infante, an area of recreation, with bars, restaurants and a tourist office, which definitely mark the city's sea front. Situated on top of the new park underground, the Esplanade of the Infante will be the new face of Lagos, fully in line with the new social rhythms of the city. 900 new parking spaces at underground In parallel to the intervention of the Front riverfront, the town of Lagos has awarded start-ups and two works of vital importance to follow the natural growth of township and the seasonal pattern of strong impact tourism.


The future of the Front riverfront park is integrated into the strategic goal of recasting the road system of the Avenue of Discovery, which focus on the pedestrian use, without completely disabling access car. With a gross area of construction close to 12,800 square meters, this building underground aparcamento comprises 480 seats of cars, developing itself into two floors. At the level of coverage / square, a game of mirrors of water, vegetation and waterfalls made a significant mark the entrance to Park. The words / mirror of water, and it appears that cascade, define an area of shade and stay public, incorporating in its structure the nucleus of stairs south of the park. estacionamento.


The first, entry with car and pedestrian access from the highway from Porta da Piedade, sets up a gap that allows access to parking is almost done-level and the second is public input, makes possible the extension visual, lighting and ventilation the natural park. For Julio Barroso, Mayor of Accra, the three projects "represent a new stage of the city" since it will make Lagos' a city more modern and easily accessible, while retaining the historic features that characterize ". And concluded: "the renewal of Lagos will facilitate the day-to-day lives of its inhabitants and those who visit will give new conditions of comfort and convenience
as I said it a bit a of rough transaltion but i hope you get the idea

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