The pedestrian area around Casa Árabe has been expanded
The Municipal Government of Madrid has removed one of the traffic lanes surrounding the building and has replaced it with a garden.
October 21, 2014
MADRID
The works, begun by the Municipal Government of Madrid in late June 2014, were carried out in order to improve the former layout and remove architectural barriers so as to optimize the conditions for use of these public walkways.
The work meant relocating two pedestrian crossings located on Alcalá and O’Donnell Streets, which nearly coincide with the side entrances to the Aguirre Schools, the removal of a lane of traffic where cars used to change direction, located in front of the Aguirre Schools’ main façade, and the creation of a new garden area integrated into the new pedestrian space.
Thanks to this, Casa Árabe’s headquarters, which is located across from Madrid’s Retiro Park, has had its pedestrian and garden areas expanded, facilitating access and movement by the people who come to attend its activities.
Further information: Zona Retiro
