Phases of implantation to execute the project of the local market, the night shelter and its complementary programs together with the square that establishes the relation of the entire building with the public space and its visitors. In order to connect these two points of urban relevance, the stabilization and completion of construction of Fontaínhas’ Alameda is essential.
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First phase Second phase Third phase
Through the analysis carried out, we realized that the large urban project should be phased and structured, with the objective of reaching levels of development and investment throughout its execution. When taking these issues into consideration, we divided the execution of the project into 3 phases. 31
first phase In the first phase, we propose the construction of new buildings and squares, in order to create appeal and modernize the region, which does not keep pace with the development processes of most of Porto. We propose the construction of the civic center, public bath and the rehabilitation of the old Rest Home of Mendicidade and the lot adjacent to it. In addition, to create a relation between the two ends at the same time, it’s necessary
After the construction of new equipments of public interest, the consolidation of connections between these points is necessary, through the construction of mechanical and automatic pedestrian routes between the parts. In addition, the interventions in the Alegria Square can be made in order to improve a space of urban connections already consolidated. Through the development of new urban connections, we foresee the reactivation of the metro, allowing the creation of two new stations within Fontaínhas. With these two new stations established in the cliff, connections by stairs, elevators and funiculars are extremely important to ensure the accessibility of the local population and visitors.
third phase In order to stabilize the project and its relation with the surroundings, we understand that it was necessary to construct a housing building near the end of Av. Alexandre Herculano, close to the D. Infante Bridge, in order to contain the perimeter and give importance to the square built in t h e first phase. Another intervention stipulated for this phase is the rehabilitation of the washroom of the Fontaínhas in order to recover part of the identity of the local community. To create new jobs for individuals living nearby, the construction of a cafe next to the market in Padre Baltasar Guedes Square. In addition, build the new squares inside the blocks that allow better circulation in the region.
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