The Challenge of High-Quality Public Space and Climate Adaptation

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A fair share of high-quality public space adapted to climate change

Public space is at the heart of urban life and must be central to Madrid’s transformation. That means streets, squares, and parks that are safe, inclusive, and adapted to climate change. This challenge is about building a greener, better-connected city where public spaces strengthen social cohesion, health, active mobility, and resilience, bringing nature and biodiversity into the city to improve quality of life and respond locally to global challenges.

Areas of Action

Public space as a space for vitality, lifestyle, and urban identity.
Reintroducing nature into the city to make it healthier and more resilient to climate change.
Public space as a diverse and inclusive place for everyday life.
The street as an economic and cultural space, dynamic and flexible.

Public space as a space for vitality, lifestyle, and urban identity

Public space should reflect the energy of Madrid: healthy, diverse, safe, and full of life. We want streets and squares that encourage active lifestyles, support local culture and commerce, and reinforce the identity of our neighbourhoods.

Reintroducing nature into the city to make it healthier and more resilient to climate change

Bringing nature back into Madrid means more trees, more water, and more biodiversity in our streets, squares, and neighbourhoods. Green and blue spaces help reduce heat, improve air quality, and create healthier environments for everyone.

Public space as a diverse and inclusive place for everyday life

Public space is where community life takes shape. We want Madrid to have streets, squares, and parks that are safe, accessible, and open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or ability.

The street as an economic and cultural space, dynamic and flexible

This challenge is about imagining streets that are dynamic and adaptable, able to host local commerce, cultural events, active mobility, and new ways of working, while still remaining places for people to meet. A lively street is a driver of the local economy, a marker of urban identity, and a space for shared life.

Mesa de trabajo

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Espacio público

Calidad del espacio público, vitalidad, estilo de vida e identidad urbana. Renaturalización y adaptación al cambio climático e isla de calor. Espacio público de convivencia diverso e inclusivo. La calle como espacio económico y cultural, dinámico y flexible.