The Plaza del Rastrillo in Madrid sports a new look following the completion of its renovation works. The city's Deputy Mayor, Inma Sanz, accompanied by the Delegate for Works and Equipment, Paloma García Romero, and the Councilor for Centro, Carlos Segura, has overseen the project aimed at transforming this space, previously identified as one of the hottest in the city.

The intervention, representing an investment of 2.3 million euros, covers a total area of 4,170 m2, including the square itself and the adjacent streets of Espíritu Santo, Tesoro, San Andrés, and Marqués de Santa Ana. The project prioritized the elimination of architectural barriers and the improvement of environmental quality, maintaining a single-level surface and renewing pavements, urban furniture, and lighting.

76 trees and over 340 shrubs have been planted to increase shade and thermal comfort. Within the square, the space has been reorganized with a new tree-lined seating area, a covered children's playground, and a circular ornamental fountain measuring four meters in diameter, complemented by a water misting system for the summer months.

Since 2019, the Works and Equipment Area has rehabilitated 42 squares across the city, with four more currently undergoing renovation and several others planned soon, such as the Plaza Mayor de Barajas and the Plaza del Mercurio.

A key objective of these renovations is to mitigate the 'urban heat island' effect through the planting of over 2,000 trees and 10,000 shrubs in the squares and their surroundings. The incorporation of water via fountains and diffusion elements, along with sustainable urban drainage systems, helps reduce the perceived temperature.