The restoration of the historic El Mercadillo building on Calle Real is set to move forward, with the €3.5 million project forming part of a wider plan to revitalise Arrecife’s town centre and surrounding shopping district.
Arrecife Council is preparing to grant the urban planning permit for the restoration of El Mercadillo, a historic building on Calle Real that is set to reopen as a museum and cultural space.
The announcement was made by the Mayor of Arrecife this week, confirming that the approval of the urban planning permit was expected this week.
The project, funded by FDcan, will be put out to tender by the Cabildo. The €3.5 million investment will allow the building to be restored to its historic appearance, with later alterations that have changed its original features removed.
Once the work is completed, the building will be given a new role as a museum and cultural space.
Other Developments
Among the other planned developments are eco-boulevards on calle León y Castillo and calle Pérez Galdós. The projects are due to go out to tender and will connect the neighbourhoods of Altavista, Tahiche Chico, Los Alonso, Valterra and El Lomo with Cuatro Esquinas.
The mayor said the developments would transform these parts of Arrecife.
Further restoration work is also planned for Parque José Ramírez Cerdá and the Puente de las Bolas.
The programme will also include the opening of La Pescadería and La Recova as a food market and dining district.
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