Valencia has begun planting 644 new trees in the final phase of the redevelopment of the corridor formed by Avenida Giorgeta and Avenida Pérez Galdós According to the city council work currently focuses on green infrastructure: alongside the trees, almost 25,000 shrubs are being planted and around 6,800 square metres of additional green space are being created. A zoned irrigation network is intended to ensure the planting can be maintained and preserved.
The aim is to improve the quality of the public realm and reduce heat stress along a road that has so far been heavily paved over. The new trees are intended above all to shade the pavements and the cycle lane Enlarged tree pits and continuous planting strips are planned to give the trees enough room for their roots and allow them to grow in the long term. According to the city, planting will take place along the entire section between Calle San Vicente and the Paseo de la Pechina .
Motor traffic is already flowing again on four lanes, two in each direction; as before, the number of lanes is reduced in the tunnel area. The city council says that traffic will be maintained during the greening work. In addition to planting, this phase will add public-realm features such as lighting and seating, completing the transformation into a continuous urban boulevard.
The figures for trees, shrubs, green space and irrigation come from city announcements describing the final stage of construction. The focus on shade and the microclimate reflects an approach aimed at reducing urban heat islands and making routes more attractive for pedestrians and cycle-lane users. In this context, the city points to the corridor’s connection with the existing cycle network and to improvements in the quality of public space in neighbouring districts.
The current planting marks the visible start of the green upgrade after major sections of the route reopened to traffic. It delivers a key part of the transformation: more shade, more resilient planted areas and technical infrastructure designed for sustainable maintenance.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).