The Bigastro City Council has unveiled its ambitious urban revitalization and regeneration project for Cabezo, an emblematic site in the municipality. With an investment close to 3 million euros, the initiative aims to transform and restore the unique identity of the area, highlighting its memory, landscape, and connection to the history of Bigastro.
According to Urban Planning Councilor Antonio Meseguer, the project extends beyond mere renovation of public spaces. "It's a project to recover something as essential as part of Bigastro's image: recovering the identity of Cabezo itself," he stated.
Planned actions include improving accessibility, renovating streets, and creating new green spaces with more trees and pedestrian routes. The goal is to make Cabezo a tourist landmark by leveraging existing elements like the murals and paintings decorating the access stairs.
These murals, which have begun to adorn the surroundings, are part of a strategy to turn Cabezo into an authentic open-air cultural route. The plan includes the creation of 20 murals, ten of which have already been completed, depicting ancient trades linked to the municipality's history, thus transforming the area into an open-air museum.
One of the upcoming interventions will be on Lugar Nuevo street, which is planned for pedestrianization and the creation of accessible routes. This street is significant for its historical value and its path through Cabezo, coinciding with the commemoration of Bigastro's 325 years of history.
The master plan also includes the creation of a large 400-square-meter green area on Vega Baja street and the restoration of viewpoints to capitalize on the landscape views over the Vega Baja. The landscape is considered a fundamental element for the area's regeneration.
The project, with a planned duration of five years, has already completed three years of execution. The existence of a master plan will facilitate access to grants for future actions. The goal is to establish Cabezo as a reference point and a privileged viewpoint.
This urban regeneration coincides with a perceived residential recovery in Bigastro, marked by an increase in building permits and housing renovations. The restoration of emblematic buildings, such as the former San José de Calasanz, contributes to revitalizing the area.
