MONACO OF TOMORROW
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MARETERRA
Balancing firmly on top of the picturesque Mediterranean Sea , the Monaco of tomorrow is quickly emerging . The name Mareterra is inspired by the two contrasting elements of the project : the sea and the land . The Principality ’ s biggest and most transformational construction project in history will expand Monaco by 6 whole hectares . Spanning from the Grimaldi Forum to the Formula One Grand Prix tunnel , Mareterra will soon be home to luxury
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Mareterra will put nature and walking areas in the spotlight , with 800 trees planted in the district , 19,000 m 2 of pedestrian-only streets , a 600 metre cycle path , electric charging stations for cars and bicycles and an electric shuttle providing transport to and from Larvotto beach . Most car traffic will be underground , with a route accessible from the Portier roundabout . This project is avant-garde , ambitious , and uses the latest innovations in energy production , including a thalassothermal loop which will provide heating and air conditioning for the entire district , 9,000 m 2 of solar panels and artificial reefs which will frame the district and help preserve local wildlife . Rainwater recovery systems will also be installed to supply water for the vast green spaces . A more sustainable district fits perfectly with the Prince ’ s Government ’ s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Monaco by 2050 .
In the words of Prince Albert II , “ I wanted this new area to embody the excellence and conviviality which distinguish the Principality of Monaco so well . Mareterra will integrate perfectly with our shoreline , and in a few years will be seen as a natural extension of our territory .” Mareterra ’ s first buildings are scheduled to be ready by 2023 and the project should be fully finalized by December 2024 .
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