The exact design detail for urban planning. The design
each park will constitute a of Madrid Castellana Norte is
distinct and recognisable all about improving people’s
space, mirroring the diverse quality of life and boosting the
topography of Madrid and its connectivity of this part of the
varied urban fabric. city. A network of green public
spaces is fundamental to this
North Madrid’s existing, vision. New parks will unify
fragmented network of the different elements of the
roads and railway lines will new district, while connecting
be replaced with a layout the city to the wonderful
that integrates and unifies mountainous parkland on its
transport systems. north-west fringe.”
Chamartín station will become Andrew Grant, founder and
a transport hub with improved director at Grant Associates
links to the city’s airport.
“The landscape strategy is
The overall aim of the Madrid based on creating a succession
Castellana Norte masterplan of different sensory
is to create a model of 21st experiences and public spaces
century urban sustainability, rather than a single unique
able to attract international space. It should serve to
investment to the district at create a strong sense of place
the same time as being an and identity for the people
attractive, green place for who work, visit or live in this
people to enjoy. formerly overlooked part of
“This bold plan to renew one of Spain’s great cities.”
the northernmost area of
Madrid takes the city to Ibrahim Diaz, senior associate
the forefront of sustainable at Grant Associates
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