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| It is still in its gestation phase, however, it already has more than 600 contributions from 150 neighborhood groups and professionals, and counts more than 350 individual surveys | It is still in its gestation phase –the conceptualization of the project-, however, South Connection has already become the initiative with the greatest participation in the history of the municipality of Murcia, “a process that we started just a few weeks ago and that it already has more than 600 contributions from 150 neighborhood and professional groups, and counts about 350 individual surveys ”, reported this morning the mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta.Within these participation processes, the Artillery Barracks today hosted the first National Forum of Experts 'South Connection', in which some of the most influential professionals in the field of Architecture and urban regeneration gathered at the national and international level , promoters of radical transformation projects that have forever changed the direction of large cities such as Madrid or Bilbao.During his speech at the opening of the forum, organized by the COAMU, José Ballesta stressed that “promoting civic collaboration generates a feeling of belonging from the public and for this we must avoid the accommodative advantage of listening only to the closest or friendly contributions, but pay special attention to those critical or opposing voices, made since independence and alien to undesirable sectarianisms, because we are convinced that diverse opinions enrich public debate and, therefore, we are going to continue with what we believe should be our work: to reconcile positions, to agglutinate consensus, to bring together different realities that provide the greatest social support to this transformation process that is going to be the most important in the history of Murcia at this turn of the century ”.Then, the councilor stated that "along with the debate, reflection is also essential, that is, the integration of the different proposals, their connection with the city and the evaluation of their material and technical viability." In this sense, he valued "the technical solvency and integrating vision of the city" of the technical team of the Murcia City Council, coordinated by the architect Jesús López and made up of professionals of different profiles and a solid track record."At this decisive juncture in human history," added the mayor, "rethinking the way we plan, build and manage our urban spaces is not an option, it is an imperative.

Our work to achieve that ideal begins now.

Let's all keep thinking about the city together, let's keep turning obstacles into horizons ”.The meeting was also attended by the Councilor for Sustainable Development and Huerta, Antonio Navarro, the mayor of Urban Agenda and Open Government, Mercedes Bernabé Pérez, and the president of the Official College of Architects of Murcia (COAMUR), María José Peñalver.

The event will take place until 1:30 p.m.

and can be followed live through the City Council's YouTube channel.Ballot boxes in shops and meetings with more than 150 groupsThis Forum of Experts is one of the actions framed within the first phase of the participatory process of South Connection, which will last until December 16 and serves to give a voice to the residents of the neighborhoods and districts of El Carmen, San Pío X , Barriomar, Santiago el Mayor, El Progreso, Infante Juan Manuel, Patiño, Nonduermas and Los Dolores.Among the actions that are being carried out, the installation of ballot boxes in shops so that residents can make their contributions, as well as the holding of individual meetings with representatives of the more than 150 groups that carry out their activity in these towns, stands out.Schools are also participating in this process through different educational actions.

Likewise, neighbors can have a more direct contact through virtual agoras.

It should be remembered that this phase will end with the presentation of the participatory process to the Social Council of the City.All the information on the participatory process, schedules and dates of the actions can be found on the murciaconexionsur.es web portal.South Connection receives more than 600 contributions in a monthThe participatory process framed within the strategic project of South Connection has received more than 600 contributions from more than a hundred groups and organizations in a month, whose proposals will be evaluated by a technical committee, which will shape and unite them for their inclusion.

in the project, with the actions to be developed.The City Council will bring together all the contributions, so that the final document represents all the groups that are getting involved, taking into account the contributions of professional associations, associations, social organizations, municipal boards and neighbors.Participants of recognized prestigeThe Expert Forum that is taking place this morning addresses fundamental aspects for the life of the neighborhoods, such as urban recovery and mobility, health and sustainability, the environment, green spaces and connections, social structure, associations and neighborhood relations, identity and culture, as well as trade and economic activity.To carry it out, the City Council and the Official College of Architects of the Region of Murcia have brought together professionals from the national level who are presenting their experiences in other cities and, at the same time, to publicize the development plans of South Connection .Among them, Ibón Areso, former mayor of Bilbao and architect, promoter of Ría 2000 Bilbao, stands out, the project that transformed the Basque city by converting the old railway floors, shipyards and squares into new green areas, modern neighborhoods, open-air art galleries and places of business with buildings of great architectural interest.The Forum also has Francisco Burgos, doctor architect and founder of Burgos & Garrido Arquitectos.

Among its projects, Madrid Río stands out, the most important work carried out in the capital of Spain in recent decades on the space freed up after the burying of the ring road that would run on the banks of the Manzanares River.Also participating are Enrique Bardají, architect and CEO of E.

Bardají, responsible for projects such as Operation Chamartin or Mahou-Calderón, the latter designed to make the space freed after the demolition of the Vicente Calderón stadium and the old Mahou factory another area.

social, participatory and sustainable; and José María Ezquiaga, architect and director of Ezquiaga Arquitectura Sociedad y Territorio, head of Madrid Centro, a project that recovered public space for pedestrian and cyclist mobility, economic activity, rest and meeting, as well as other major initiatives size in Latin American countries.Social Panel, participation in social networks, Social Council and Monitoring Commission, among other toolsJunto a este panel, los órganos y herramientas del proceso de participación de Conexión Sur, que se abre a toda la sociedad murciana, son: el Consejo Social, la Comisión de Seguimiento del Convenio, un Panel Social, reuniones individuales con colectivos de referencia del municipio, participación en redes sociales, encuestas, foros de barrio, ágoras de cultura, economía y asuntos sociales, carpas informativas y actividades en centros educativos.Más de 150 entidades, colectivos y asociaciones se implican en el proceso de consulta ciudadanaCabe destacar que más de 150 entidades, colectivos y asociaciones de todos los barrios del Sur se están implicando en el proceso de consulta ciudadana, entre los que se encuentran asociaciones de vecinos, de comercio, culturales, deportivas, de mayores, de cultura tradicional, religiosas, entidades de mujeres, espacios deportivos, asociaciones musicales, entidades sociales y de apoyo a la discapacidad, colegios e institutos, etc.Los asuntos a tratar no se limitan a plantear el uso que tendrán los nuevos terrenos liberados sino que se abordan aspectos fundamentales para la vida de los barrios como la recuperación urbana y la movilidad; la salud y la sostenibilidad; el medio ambiente, los espacios y conexiones verdes; la estructura social, las asociaciones y relaciones vecinales; la identidad y la cultura; y el comercio y la actividad económica.En concreto, el proceso de consulta ciudadana para el diseño final del desarrollo de los proyectos de urbanización se inició en octubre y está previsto que finalice en abril.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia