Águilas Viva: €10.6 million plan to revamp the town for a sustainable future
The grand plan comes under the umbrella of a new Águilas motto: ‘A town that beats, breathes and moves forward’
Shaping the town's future through a model that prioritises quality of life for all, social inclusivity and environmental sustainability: this is the grand vision of ‘Águilas Viva’, a groundbreaking Integrated Action Plan that is transforming the town of Águilas into a thriving, inclusive and competitive hub.With a budget of 10.6 million euros, Águilas Viva is the culmination of a comprehensive Urban Agenda that has been years in the making. This ambitious plan is divided into two projects, each designed to tackle 7 of the area's most pressing challenges and create a better future for its residents.
"The Águilas Viva Integrated Action Plan (PAI): a town that beats, breathes and moves forward, conceives the area as a living organism that evolves in a sustainable, inclusive and competitive way to face the challenges of the future," highlighted the mayor of the town, Mari Carmen Moreno, this week.
Project 1
The first project is all about giving Águilas a green makeover. The ‘Green Breath’ initiative will revamp the town's iconic Plaza España - Puerto Pesquero axis, creating a lush oasis in the heart of the urban landscape.
The renovation of Plaza Antonio Cortijos will turn a popular community space into a vibrant hub of activity. And, with a focus on energy efficiency, the Archaeological Museum and the Francisco Rabal Casa de Cultura will get a sustainable facelift.
In addition, the ‘Urban Heartbeats’ initiative will turn public spaces into dynamic hubs for creativity, innovation and community engagement.
The Archaeological Museum will be remodelled and the Casa Ruano will be transformed into a thriving cultural centre. And, with a focus on social inclusion, the town will launch programmes to promote job creation, entrepreneurship and social cohesion.
Under the ‘Digital Mind’ banner, the council plans to upgrade its technology and systems, including financial management, online services and cybersecurity, to create a more streamlined, efficient and citizen-centric administration.
Project 2
The second project is all about propelling Águilas into a sustainable future.
The ‘Resilient Soul’ initiative will adapt the town's fairgrounds to the challenges of climate change, harnessing the power of renewable energy and green spaces.
And, with the ‘Active Transit’ initiative, the council will connect the fairgrounds with the rest of the town of Águilas through the construction of an attractive and open environment for the public, by means of the following actions: A single platform to connect Calle Juan Pablo II with the town centre, multimodal high-rise parking at the fairgrounds (two floors), adding 340 spaces, and an access control system for both the car park and the entire municipality, using cameras for the Local Police.
According to the mayor, Águilas Viva is more than just a plan - it's a vision for a better future, a promise to create a town that is sustainable, inclusive and competitive.
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Tourist Information Office, Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, s/n. 30880-AguilasTel: 968 493 285
Oficina de Turismo de Águilas
Águilas boasts 28 kilometres of coastline, with many fine, sandy beaches, sheltered coves and unspoilt natural beaches. It is a great summer favourite with Spanish holidaymakers, so always has a superb programme of concerts and activities throughout the summer, as well as the biggest carnival in the Region of Murcia, 40 days before Semana Santa (Easter.)
Throughout the year it also has a number of museums and historical attractions, a castle with fabulous views overlooking the bay and several other points of interest, all of which make it an good place to visit for days out. Throughout the year the tourist office runs monthly guided tours and the route of the railways, which explores the railway history of the town.
The tourist information office is located in the Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, just a short walk from the sea front and Plaza de España, a cool, shaded space in which to enjoy a coffee.
More information about Águilas including beaches, what to see, what's on and tourist information can be found on ÁGUILAS TODAY
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