Overview
- City officials presented the basic project for Azca’s renewal, covering 132,895 square meters split between 82,755 of public space and 50,140 of private space for public use.
- Funding totals €89.3 million, with €55.6 million from the City Council and €33.7 million from private backers, including Pontegadea, El Corte Inglés and MERLIN Properties among 12 firms.
- The design centers on a new park with more than 1,000 trees and a water ría, plus refurbishment of 33 interior passages with new lighting, signage and openings to bring daylight and ventilation below grade.
- Mobility and accessibility upgrades include a central circulation ring, five pedestrian bridges, two new elevators, renewed perimeter sidewalks and new public amenities such as seating areas, a children’s zone and a 150‑meter stepped terrace.
- Security measures replace all lighting with high‑efficiency LED and expand CCTV from 55 to 91 cameras across three levels, while the next steps are execution‑project approval and procurement ahead of construction in the first half of 2027, reflecting an eight‑month delay from earlier targets.