Reus prepares an 18-hectare green area between the stadium and swimming pools
Reus is preparing to transform an 18-hectare area into a large green space between the stadium and the municipal swimming pools. This extension, equivalent to 25 soccer fields, aims to be the new meeting and leisure point for all families.
The City Council will soon announce a ideas competition to decide what this green lung will be like, promising a safe environment designed for multi-sport and popular activities. The news was given by Mayor Sandra Guaita this week.
Details of the green project
Location and exact surface area
The green area will be located between the Reus stadium and the municipal swimming pools, right in the heart of the city. With 18 hectares, the surface area is equivalent to 25 soccer fields, a figure that already gives a clear idea of the scale of the project.
Objectives and expected uses
According to Mayor Sandra Guaita, the project aims to create an active and healthy leisure space. The idea is for it to be a place for the whole family, where sports can be practiced in a popular and varied way, in a green and safe environment. In her words, it will be "the largest green lung in the city."
Ideas competition to define the space
Upcoming publication of the competition
The Reus City Council is preparing to publish the ideas competition that will define what the green area will finally be like. This competition will allow collecting diverse and fresh proposals, ensuring that the space adapts to the real needs of the neighbors.
Participation and citizen involvement
The competition seeks to involve both professionals and residents, so that the project responds to the city's expectations. This process is expected to generate debate and participation, which could prevent the area from becoming just another park.
Impact for Reus and its residents
Improvement of quality of life
A green space of this magnitude in the very center of Reus can change the way inhabitants experience the city. More areas for sports, socialization, and nature, right at their doorstep.
Challenges and expectations
Despite the enthusiasm, questions remain open: how will maintenance be managed? How will it be prevented from becoming a neglected space? And, above all, how will it be ensured that this green lung is genuinely used by everyone?
The reality is that Reus is embarking on a project that could transform the urban space, but it will have to prove that it is not just a good headline.
Source of the article: Editorial | ACN
