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Theme Although the chosen locality falls within the Greater Guadalajara conurbation, it is in a peripheral area that falls outside the zone of its future expansion plans. Currently, the sector in question is residential, in the midst of a partially built-up area. Its proximity to the banks of the Henares, however, must be used to facilitate the creation of a large network of natural spaces, which, while independent, will interconnect in order to form a quality environmental liaison with the built-up areas. europan 7 theme conurbation / site programme / issues screens 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Guadalajara, España Population 70.000 Location Polígono El Balconcillo Study area 9.76 ha Site area 3.1 ha

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ThemeAlthough the chosen locality falls within the GreaterGuadalajara conurbation, it is in a peripheral areathat falls outside the zone of its future expansionplans.

Currently, the sector in question is residential, in themidst of a partially built-up area. Its proximity to thebanks of the Henares, however, must be used tofacilitate the creation of a large network of naturalspaces, which, while independent, will interconnectin order to form a quality environmental liaison withthe built-up areas.

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Guadalajara, España

Population70.000

Location Polígono El Balconcillo

Study area9.76 ha

Site area3.1 ha

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ConurbationGuadalajara was, until the 1940s, was a provincialtown, whose form was practically linear. However,in the mid 1950s, the re-routing of the N-IImotorway meant the town's development wouldbe naturally .

In October 1959, the national council of ministersdeclared Guadalajara a "preferential urban sectorfor the decongestion of Madrid", owing to itsproximity to the capital, its position on the mainroute between Madrid and Barcelona, and itslocation in a fertile agricultural valley with greatdevelopment potential.

Today, Guadalajara is in the throes of significanturban and economic transformation.

SiteIn the 1980s, a large area to the north of thetown was urbanised up to the natural boundaryformed by the River Henares. Known as "ElBalconcillo" (small balcony), the area is composedof housing and industrial sectors that areisolated from each other by great differences inground level.

The site, which is in two parts, lies on the town'swestern limits, and is bordered by the N-II. It isfree of buildings, except for a 20-metre highelectricity pylon that is to be demolished. Accessis strongly conditioned by the typography andthe presence of the motorway.

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ProgrammeA solution must be found to "El Balconcillo's"present communication problems. Thepopulation wants to see a more directconnection between the residential and industrialsectors in order that there be easier accessbetween home and the places of work (factories,service-industries…), as well as to thehypermarkets that are already present in theseareas.

Any proposal must also give consideration to apedestrian link to facilitate the creation of anopen, natural area, comprising green spaces.

Issuesfunctional : The aim is to obtain a large space given over to sports, withgreen spaces devoted to other recreational activities. At the same time, thegateway to the town is to be improved, both visually and in terms of image.

social : The concept as a whole must provide an overall solution to theproblem of linkage and relationships between the river, and with the differentsectors that border the terrain.

perceptual : Any proposal must provide an articulation between theresidential and industrial sectors. It must also form a link with the large, naturalspace generated by the river Henares, which forms a green spinal column, towhich the town has, until now, turned its back.

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