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A Coruña Officially Launches International Competition to Redesign Waterfront

The Port Authority has approved a €3.3 million tender to transform 800,000 m² of interior docks into a sustainable, mixed-use urban space by 2027.

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Autoridades presentes en el consejo de administración extraordinario de la Autoridad Portuaria de La Coruña

Overview

  • The Port Authority of A Coruña unanimously approved the tender for an international design competition to revitalize the city's waterfront.
  • The initiative is a collaboration between central, regional, and local governments, as well as the Port Authority and other entities, with funding spread over three years.
  • Five finalist multidisciplinary teams will be selected within a year, with the winner given an additional 12 months to develop a comprehensive master plan.
  • Bidders must meet strict criteria, including economic solvency and experience in large-scale urban or port-city planning, supported by technical expertise across multiple fields.
  • The master plan, scheduled for completion in summer 2027, will focus on mobility, environmental resilience, mixed-use spaces, and preserving the city's identity.