Case study: Porto
Porto embeds culture and transformation, aiming to maximise inclusiveness.
Porto
Retail: Main city retail area with varied mix Mid-range brands clustered around modern shopping centre inserted into urban fabric Local businesses in surrounding streets with local/regional produce and identity High quality design –fashion, furniture, etc.
Commercial: City centre – mixed use with hotels, offices, city hall, tourist offers, restaurants, cafes Legal, Medical around city centre University High tourism offer including unique architecture Residential: High residential occupancy in urban neighbourhoods – both modern apartments and 19th century town houses, with some well-designed contemporary infill Most housing is affordable for young professionals and creative start-ups Attraction & Activities: High tourism offer including unique architectural heritage, sherry warehouses and river Douro Modern world-class art and culture (music – classical and local) FC Porto football club programme Easy access to nature - City location on the Atlantic Coast and close to mountains Good international connectivity with modern airport linked to expanding metro Rail links to Lisbon and Spain being improved Use of existing building stock: High re-use and renovation after long period of urban decline and decay Existing public buildings (market, etc.) being restored Recent high-level of Hotel and short-let conversions New infill housing and public realm improvements around the city centre
• City identity built on trade and design • Recognition of the Cultural Identity of Place including built heritage and trading history • Inclusiveness – culture is for everyone • Range of urban living with good public transport and access to coast • Shift in city economy from manufacturing to innovation supported by mix of space
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