The delegate for Housing Policies and president of the Municipal Housing and Land Company of Madrid (EMVS Madrid), accompanied by the councilor for Usera, visited the Firefighters' Colony to mark the completion of the works. These actions are part of the Regenera Madrid Plan, a program aimed at improving urban spaces.
The intervention covered Juan Español, Media, and José Anespere streets, spanning an area of 2,709.78 m² with a total investment of 409,578.34 euros. Prior to the renovation, the area suffered from significant accessibility deficits, scarce vegetation, and heavy traffic congestion.
“"The Regenera Madrid Plan allows us to act for the first time in those inter-block spaces that for decades had been beyond the reach of public intervention due to their legal and urban complexity. It is a key tool to improve the quality of public space in the city's consolidated neighborhoods."
Improvements include widening sidewalks and creating accessible pedestrian routes, which facilitates mobility and reclaims space for pedestrians. Additionally, the presence of green areas and trees has significantly increased, contributing to better climate comfort and creating shaded areas on the intervened streets.
The project also reordered traffic, implementing measures to reduce speed and prioritize pedestrians, especially on Media street, where the speed limit has been set at 20 km/h and access is restricted to residents and services. Furthermore, public lighting has been renewed, increasing from 12 to 15 light points to enhance safety and energy efficiency.
“"The recovery of these spaces not only improves the mobility or aesthetics of the neighborhood but also strengthens coexistence and the quality of life of residents."
This action is part of the Regenera Madrid Plan, a strategic initiative that intervenes in the city built before 1985. This plan has already driven projects in several districts of the capital, advancing the regeneration of the most consolidated public spaces. The plan covers over 85 km² of consolidated urban fabric, benefiting 1.2 million homes and nearly 2.6 million Madrid residents. The intervention in the Firefighters' Colony is the third to be completed, following those in Moratalaz and Villaverde.
