Terrassa
Vapor Gran
Improvement of the Vapor Gran urbanization
Area
10.300 m2
Date
2020
Location
Passeig del Vapor Gran, Terrassa
Developer
Ajuntament de Terrassa
Photography
Berta Tiana Fotografia
Challenge
To reactivate and give value to an underutilized public space.
In 2007 the Vapor Gran area was presented as the new center of the city of Terrassa, but subsequently the commercial activity was progressively decreasing, which is directly related to the underutilization of public space, which ended up remaining mostly as a transit space. In order to revert this situation, it is proposed to intervene in certain areas of this public space.
Process
Collectively rethink the use and destination of the area.
Based on the reflections of a collaborative diagnosis led by Itziar González and a previous document "Revitalization of the Vapor Grande area and its surroundings" (Espinàs-Tarrassó), seven areas were defined where to act, from different perspectives, to improve the use of public space.
Result
Small actions that turn weaknesses into strengths
GMG's proposal takes the form of several specific actions to improve the urbanization, with different objectives and solutions, but which together manage to make this space more dynamic. One example: the replacement of a retaining wall with steps and children's playground equipment that takes advantage of the slope (with slides and climbing elements), transforming a barrier into a hub of activity.
