The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, accompanied by the delegate for Works and Equipment, Paloma García Romero, and the district councilor, Carlos González Pereira, unveiled the recent renovation of the Federico García Lorca promenade, a main artery in the historic center of Villa de Vallecas. The municipal intervention represented an investment of 1.9 million euros and the comprehensive renewal of more than 10,400 square meters of public space.
Martínez-Almeida emphasized that this action reflects the "constant effort to improve the quality of life for residents anywhere in the city of Madrid," focusing on "historic centers" that "are part of the heart of the neighborhoods." The promenade, according to the mayor, is "the axis that structures the entire historic center of Vallecas" and a place "where neighborhood life largely takes place," although it was "very deteriorated" and in need of a thorough renovation, similar to those carried out in Vicálvaro or Hortaleza.
The project included the renewal of pavements, the installation of new street furniture, fountains, children's play areas, and health-promoting zones. It also improved connectivity with the Villa de Vallecas Senior Center and enhanced spaces for neighborhood and cultural activities, such as book or craft fairs.
The new layout features differentiated paving: prefabricated concrete blocks in pedestrian transit areas, and granite blocks in zones connected to public transport (metro and bus exits) and at the fountains designed by Manuel Herrero Palacios. Children's play areas are equipped with sand and rubber surfacing.
The figure of the poet Federico García Lorca has been highlighted, with circular designs in the paving and landscaped areas inspired by elements from his literary work, such as the moon, and incorporating fragments of his texts into the promenade's surface. Additionally, high-efficiency LED lighting has been installed, and vegetation has been reinforced with 28 new trees, while respecting existing ones.
The renovation also included enhancing the area around the commemorative monolith dedicated to the victims of the toxic oil syndrome, with new plantings.
