MONACO TOMORROW
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The pine forest will encourage a nature promenade by the sea or in the wild .
magnificent shots were taken by Greg Lecoeur , reflecting the main underwater eco-design steps taken between 2019 and the summer of 2021 along the Mareterra coast . They are now exhibited at the Galerie des Pêcheurs until the end of September . It is quite surprising to see how nature has taken over . And that ' s great , that was the plan .
: This district is to become the green lungs of the Principality . Will it be open to the public ?
Guy-Thomas Levy-Soussan : It will be the Principality ' s most abundant district in terms of green spaces , obviously entirely open to the public . It will be accessible to the walkers from the new port known as " Petit Portier ", surrounded by a dozen shops and restaurants . You can then stroll around Princess Gabriella Place , landmarked by a superb Calder creation . The nearby Japanese garden will also be connected to the
Mareterra . Parting from the foot of the hill , you may take two different paths : the Pinède valley amidst the greenery of the trees , along a little stream , or a sea walk on the Prince Jacques promenade . Two surprises are in store for you : the Blue Grotto , fitted out to observe the caissons ' interior and its fish life . It is designed in the spirit of the famous grotto of Capri . Upon the wish of the Sovereign , there is also a Meditation Space for you to enjoy .
The cultural life of the Principality will be more abundant still . The Grimaldi Forum is to benefit from a 10,000 m 2 extension to host more events — an additional asset for Monaco ' s economic and cultural development .
: Which will be the smallest and the largest apartments ?
Guy-Thomas Levy-Soussan : The goal is to build large units , increasingly corresponding to the local and international demand . In fact , most of the time we are talking about families seeking to settle in Monaco . Following this logic , we have naturally adapted our premises to their requests . The smallest apartment is therefore about 400 square meters and the largest ... it is so big that I dare not tell you ! We launched the marketing campaign for 140 properties in the midst of the health crisis and it worked very well . We are almost sold out !
: And in terms of deadlines , where do you stand ? Were you able to respect them despite the health crisis ?
Guy-Thomas Levy-Soussan : As to the deadlines , we are fine , even better ! We have gained six months on the original schedule . The project was to be delivered in June 2025 , it is now December 2024 . From the very opening , we are planning a large exhibition , partly under open air . But , shh ... it ' s a surprise !!!
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