Usera will officially be the ‘chinatown’ of Madrid in 2026. The City Council of José Luis Martínez-Almeida trusts in finishing before the end of the year the greatest urban transformation in the neighborhood, which will become a true pole of attraction of visitors and thus help in the decentralization of tourism in other districts of the capital that are already saturated.
The main axis of this action is the creation of a pedestrian itinerary 1.7 kilometers to connect the heart of the neighborhood, the Plaza del Hydrogen and its numerous shops, with Madrid Río. The project has A budget of 8.7 million euros and financing of the Next generation funds of the European Union.
The delegate of Works and Equipment, Paloma García Romero, and the Councilor for Tourism, Almudena Maíllo, accompanied by the councilor of Usera, Sonia Cea, have supervised on Monday the development of the works, whose execution has already exceeded 35%.
In addition, permeable areas will be increased in pavements To facilitate the infiltration of rainwater in those areas where possible, thus favoring the sustainability of the water cycle. Precisely, the water will be the element that structures and guides the entire itinerary, since a blue continuous pavement line will indicate to the pedestrian the route in a recognizable way.
The reform will also mean a complete renewal of urban furniture. More than 100 banks of different types and material will be incorporated, such as wooden banks, natural stone or prefabricated singular design. To this, the installation of five new sources of drinking, three ping pong tables and a biosaludable exercise circuit for the elderly, as well as a new children’s games area on Pedro Ruiz Street and the remodeling of the area of the area of the area of the area of the area of the area of the area Games from the Plaza de las Tizas. In addition, 200 new trees will be planted around 200.
Chinese identity
One of the most unique aspects of the transformation of the neighborhood will be the installation of elements that reinforce the identity of the environment as a space for coexistence with Chinese culture, something that will be reflected in the incorporation of specific furniture and references in pavements and signals. An example of this will be the dragon -shaped children’s games that will be located in the Plaza de las Tizas.
The Consistory emphasizes that thanks to the revitalization of this area, travelers and Madrid’s own will have the possibility to enjoy “a great cultural and leisure offer thanks to the impulse that the project will give to the trade and the restoration of the area.” A project that has the involvement of the Chinese communitywilling to participate and collaborate in the development of this ‘chinatown’ in Madrid.
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