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2022 January February Marina World

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MARINA PLANNING & DESIGN

MARINA PLANNING & DESIGN Developed around a new 800-berth marina, Livorno Porta a Mare is set to attract vessels of all sizes. With a history of over ten years, the project has already achieved several transformations, with the construction of a commercial and residential destination in the Piazza Mazzini area. More recently, One Works has been involved in the revision of the general masterplan and of other areas not yet realised. “The aim of the project is the redevelopment of an abandoned area that was once occupied by shipyards,” Cavalli explains. This will help the city reposition itself along the tourist stretch of the Tyrrhenian coast and better attract leisure boats and cruise ships. The programme includes the establishment of hotel, hospitality and leisure businesses and will enable the city to regain its access to the sea. An idea has also been mooted to create a sealife museum in collaboration with the city’s university given the proximity to the Cetacean Sanctuary that covers the stretch of sea between Livorno, Corsica and Liguria. Everything will be developed around the construction of a new 800-berth marina, which will include berths for large vessels. The latter will benefit from the close proximity of the Azimut Benetti shipyard for repair and maintenance services. The result will thus be an urban marina where a stretch of water used a century ago as a seaside destination once again becomes a new public space. The development of new surrounding functions and services, such as pedestrian and cycle paths, will reinforce the connection with the historic city and the rest of the coast. Livorno Porta a Mare is also another example of the bid to transform and enhance abandoned industrial areas to boost economies and reclaim waterfront land for public use. It will respond to all key environmental, economic and social principles and be consistent with the PRNN National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which was launched by the Italian Government in response to the COVID pandemic. MARINAS From the smallest to the largest Any customized solutions for every need Minus Minus top led Geo Aquarius Domyna Link www.marinaworld.com – January/February 2022 25

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