TIRANA, Aug 11 /ATA/- The municipality of Tirana has begun implementing the Zogu I Boulevard transformation project which is expected to last 18 months. The project entails extension of sidewalks and elimination of parking space.
“The boulevard 35 liner meters in width will be expanded increasing the width of sidewalks 3 to 4 variable meters today to 8.25 meters on either side. There will be two lanes on both sides of it, the quality and type of material for both the street and the sidewalk will be the same, it will be white stone asphalt, ”says Leonora Pacili.
Creating squares consists in expansion of pedestrian spaces.
On both sides of the boulevard there will be 4 new squares, the first one is the “pocket “square to be paved with greenery decorated stone slabs. The village square entails a drinking fountain intended to convey the idea of a village center. Fortuzi square will be built on Fortuzi street and the fourth one is “University” square which will be built of red brick, ” says Leonora Pacili.
The apartment blocks on both sides of the street will be revitalized, they will differ in view but unified for each unit.
“The project entails interventions in plastering, roofs, all rainwater drainage systems. All the air conditioners will be arranged in one place, in some of the buildings, there will be new shutters, different shades that will be coupled with wooden panels or metal panels, ”she says.
The cycling lane in the midst of “Zogu i Parë” boulevard will remain intact.
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