Almada Town Hall is going to renovate five public spaces in the municipality with the community from discussing ideas to carrying out the work The first participation sessions will take place between this week and the beginning of April Almada City Council wants consulting the population on the requalification of five public spaces throughout the municipality The five spaces will be chosen by the people who will also have the opportunity to present ideas and vote on the redevelopment proposals that will be presented The initiative is called My Neighborhood and starts this week The first five participatory sessions will take place between March 13 and April 5 previously identified by Almada Town Hall; people will be able to make suggestions ask questions and present ideas for redevelopment from the two spaces previously identified by parish/union of parishes a place for intervention will be chosen through an online vote This voting phase will take place between April 6 and 21 the intervention proposals will be presented to the public where the community will once again be able to share their ideas and opinions contributing to the realization phase of the public space (re)qualification project Once the execution project and the process of launching the contract have been completed the population will have five new public spaces in the municipality to enjoy and will also be involved in this phase also contribute to the prosperity of the new squares and plazas The Program My Neighborhood "aims to promote urban and landscape improvement access to public art and reduce inequalities in the use of public space"the Almada City Council said in a statement "In collaboration with the five Parish Unions in the municipality a participatory program is being developed that involves the educational community municipal bodies and the local community in the phases of selecting the sites to be intervened in submitting contributions for the realization of the public space requalification project and its subsequent monitoring." The program kicks off this Wednesday, March 13, at 6 p.m., with the first participatory session taking place at the Maria Lamas Municipal Library, in Monte da Caparica. This session concerns the União de Freguesias de Caparica e Trafaria, where two venues have been selected: the Largo Manuel Arriaga, in Trafaria; and Largo da Torre, in Monte da Caparica. You can find out more about the program My Neighborhood here. Take note of the five participatory launch sessions: Here are the 10 public spaces identified by Almada Town Hall and the following texts are the responsibility of Almada Town Hall (we have only reproduced them): Framework: This is a rural area that is still reminiscent of the old Quinta da Torre Close to the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL/FCT) the square is currently framed by old buildings of heritage interest and recent road infrastructures whose opening has contributed to its de-characterization Diagnosis: This is a sizable area with good access to public transport (MST and buses) There is a lack of definition in the use of the area and in the existing roads with two variants (lanes) running off to the north buildings and walls in ruins that belonged to the former Quinta da Torre which constitute heritage that should be preserved Bulhão Pato lived in the building to the south of the square giving priority to meeting spaces and increasing permeable areas by reinforcing the green structure through the planting of trees The intervention should also promote the restructuring of the road network the pedestrian connection to the UNL/FCT campus and the enhancement of the historical and cultural heritage that characterizes the site Framework: space located in the Historic Core and in the Urban Rehabilitation Area (ARU) of Trafaria It is surrounded by several buildings that have already been rehabilitated under this program From Largo Manuel de Arriaga you have access to the Municipal Market (loading and unloading) Diagnosis: This is a very central area in the town of Trafaria At the beginning of Largo Manuel de Arriaga stands the Trafaria Fountain The square has abusive parking on the sidewalks and universal accessibility is not guaranteed; the fountain is in a poor state of repair Idea: improve the urban image by consolidating the authenticity of the place The proposal to reorganize the road structure in this square is intended to frame and enhance the Trafaria Fountain (once it has been restored) with a tree-lined square reinforcing the green structure and providing seating areas that promote neighbourhood experiences As well as guaranteeing universal accessibility the redevelopment of this public space also aims to renovate the street furniture as a way of encouraging leisure Framework: interstitial space located in a consolidated urban area to the south of the "Almada Atlético Clube" sports complex and adjacent to the "AIPICA" facilities This space is marked by the steep slope of the terrain where buildings have been built on levels at very different heights served by streets with little formal parking Diagnosis: space located inside an urban block with pedestrian access via several streets with a large difference in elevation between the north and south tops Halfway up the slope is a dilapidated and disused multi-sports field The surrounding slopes are stabilized with well-developed plantations Some of the trees have good vegetative growth which is compatible with the species and should be preserved There are still unfinished pedestrian areas with little connection to the residential buildings Idea: improving universal accessibility to promote social interaction and the urban environment new street furniture and converting the multi-sports court into a pedestrian plaza Framework: space located in a consolidated urban area surrounded by 3/4-storey buildings from the 1950s/60s The landscaped public space resolves the existing unevenness through slopes and accesses the various buildings at different levels Diagnosis: Formal urban garden dating from the 1960s/70s with occasional rehabilitation interventions The area is contained between the façades of residential buildings and roads A compartmentalized space with planted areas and pedestrian zones which over time have become distorted and degraded The entire direct surroundings of this space are occupied by abusive car parking Idea: reconverting and updating this space as a formal garden with a view to strengthening social interaction; renovating the street furniture strengthening the green structure and transferring the existing seating area to the west to the central square where it is also proposed to install a kiosk/bar with a terrace The parking areas adjacent to Avenida Rainha D Leonor and Rua Eduardo Tavares should be reformulated and reorganized It is also planned to relocate the Urban Solid Waste disposal areas Framework: space located in a densely built-up area with a reticulated urban fabric and no landmarks It is characterized by the exclusive presence of single-family homes and a limited range of places to meet and socialize Diagnosis: This is a totally permeable area with large trees in good phytosanitary condition that we consider important to preserve With good conditions for universal accessibility this site is naturally suitable for creating an area for recreation and nature sports It is currently abused as a dumping ground for construction waste and road crossings Idea: creation of a space for nature sports and social interaction The plan is to install a tree climbing trail of reduced difficulty and complementary sports equipment seating areas with a picnic area and children's play equipment The green structure should also be rehabilitated and reinforced with new planting of trees Framework: space located inside a U-shaped block built in the 1970s and adjacent to the Elias Garcia Primary School there is a children's playground and the "Sobreda Basketball Court" The streets are not very formalized and have no edges with considerable differences in altitude resulting in extensive areas of slope Abusive and disorderly car parking occupying pedestrian circulation areas Some trees show good vegetative development compatible with the species Idea: the creation of a space for social interaction which will reinforce the identity and image of the neighbourhood thus formalizing the "Vitor Péon Garden" (cartoonist) The aim is to regulate parking and traffic reorganize and reinforce the existing green structure by planting new plant material and stabilizing slopes Universal accessibility will be guaranteed throughout the space Framework: public space surrounding the Mother Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição located next to the main entrance to the city and access to the sea wall and beaches Diagnosis: streets located in the central area of the town of Costa da Caparica next to the 19th century Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição which succeeded the small wooden and thatched-roof church built by the first inhabitants of Costa da Caparica This is a partially pedestrianized area of historical importance to the Costa da Caparica community The streets show abusive parking occupying the sidewalks; the planted or wooded areas are in a poor state of repair and the sidewalks and markers of the pedestrian zone are degraded Idea: improve the urban image by reinforcing the green structure and increasing permeable areas With the proposed reorganization of the road structure around the church and the subsequent formalization of parking in Rua Teixeira da Cunha tree-lined square with seating areas that will promote neighbourhood experiences Its requalification will also be helped by the installation of street furniture which will enhance the urban landscape and the social and leisure function intended for this space Framework: streets located in the first Fishermen's Quarter of Costa da Caparica It is essentially used for residential purposes with small masonry buildings that are the evolution of the original wooden "palheiros" and the pedestrianized street space is used as a place for socializing Diagnosis: This is a very central and partially pedestrianized area with great historical importance for the Costa da Caparica fishing community the pedestrian sidewalks are in a poor state of repair and there is abusive parking along the stretch of road is the most colourful and authentic street on the Costa da Caparica with paintings on the ground made by the local residents with quatrains alluding to the beach and fishing an identity mark that must be preserved and supported consolidating the simplicity and authenticity of this place The aim is to improve and enhance the urban image of these streets supporting initiatives such as "Pinturas na Rua 15" and extending the concept to the so-called Rua 14 promoting Urban Art through the "Pintura na rua 14" initiative to be carried out with the collaboration of local residents and artists It is also proposed to install mobile street furniture that allows for the installation of vegetation encourages leisure and boosts social interaction and community spirit Framework: space located in a residential area with first floor shops framed by 4-storey buildings that form a U-shaped block opening to the south onto the busy Rua Bento de Jesus Caraça Diagnosis: The large size of the existing plane trees makes for favorable climatic comfort in an urban environment The lack of steep slopes means that there are accessible spaces in terms of pedestrian mobility There is no children's or sports equipment There are only a few garden benches and small retaining walls Idea: creation of the Bento de Jesus Caraça (mathematician) Garden as a space for social and intergenerational interaction The intention is to reinforce the green structure by creating permeable areas and new plantings of herbaceous and shrub species as well as maintaining the existing plane trees which provide shade in the summer and sun in the winter New street furniture should be installed and universal access to the space should be guaranteed accessible via Praceta de Oliveira Martins is located behind the Parish Church of São José Operário and the Community Center surrounded by steep slopes that descend to the Municipal Sports Complex Diagnosis: the space is totally permeable and has never been treated or used in any way and there is a feeling of insecurity in its use There are some informal footpaths resulting from the use of crossing routes Naturalized space with examples of native trees in a good state of health with an incipient presence of shrub and herbaceous strata Idea: to create a safe and functional space by organizing the network of pedestrian paths and the road link to Praceta de Oliveira Martins with the installation of fitness equipment to complement the existing equipment in the surrounding area It is also intended to create leisure and relaxation areas to contemplate the unobstructed views and to install a dog park Relevant trees should be preserved and the rest of the green structure reinforced MB Way: 933 140 217 (indicar “LPP”) Ou clica aqui Podes escrever-nos para [email protected] O LPP / Lisbon For People é um jornal local dedicado à cidade e à área metropolitana de Lisboa editado de forma totalmente independente e sem fins lucrativos ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → It has the makings of a sitcom: two itinerant chefs meet in Portugal and decide to open up a restaurant devoted to their home countries’ cooking a charming restaurant where during the course of one meal we can feast on ceviche fresh moussaka and tiropita (a Greek pastry made of phyllo dough Having the chance to eat delicious food from both countries feels like a privilege in this corner of the Margem Sul (South Bank) Pita.gr shares a road with many similar fish restaurants; on the night we visit the smell of grilled sardines wafts along the streets Thassos Bampalikis from Greece and Jorge Puente from Peru met in Lisbon after working in restaurants in Europe and South America In Pita.gr they present their two national cuisines separately – surprisingly As so many new restaurants keep popping up in the Portuguese capital Bampalikis and Puente decided to open a place in the suburbs a neighborhood close to the beach of Costa da Caparica where Thassos had previously worked at another Greek restaurant Charneca lacks any kind of urban planning – a shame considering that it was at one time a beautiful tranquil area where quintas (country villas) and farms were surrounded by pine tree forests There are a few traditional Portuguese restaurants that cater to the neighborhood’s residents and the visitors that spend the day here after going to the beach It helps that the restaurant is right on the main road its cheerful sign painted in the blue and white of the Greek flag “It’s two gastronomies that are so magnificent and so different and yet combine really well,” says Bampalikis about this singular project “The Greek cuisine is better with meat and vegetables Clients ask for Greek starters and Peruvian fish dishes or vice-versa Greek food of this caliber is difficult to come by in Lisbon And even though there are some excellent Peruvian restaurants in Lisbon – Puente himself was surprised by the quality of places like A Cevicheria – Pita.gr is focused on expanding beyond the world of ceviche (a popular import to this fish-loving country) “These are traditional Peruvian dishes,” says Puente “It’s not gourmet – we want to show to the Portuguese people what Peruvian cuisine is really like.” grilled beef heart skewers with aji panca (Peruvian red pepper) and the octopus with a purée of Peruvian olives And even though the menu presents the full scale of Peruvian cuisine The only “fusion” at this restaurant happens in the stomach Both chefs place an importance on sourcing only the freshest ingredients the food available in Portugal was one of the biggest draws for both Bampalikis and Puente “You have amazing ingredients [in Portugal] not just fish but also vegetables,” explains Puente “I realized that Portuguese food is closer to Greece than to Spain with the immense variety of dishes The two friends are also concerned with the quality of service “That’s why we prefer to have a small restaurant – big places are so chaotic and they’re difficult to manage,” says Puente the prices are affordable and much friendlier to Portuguese wages than the overpriced restaurants in Lisbon the perfect ending to a meal might be the siropiasta four different Greek desserts served with a glass of Moscatel from the Greek island of Samos less sweet and alcoholic than its Portuguese counterpart The siropiasta comes with an extra dessert of the day – we were lucky to have the Peruvian torta de três leches The restaurant only opened on July 17 of this year and so far Bampalikis and Puente have been incredibly busy it’s going much better than we expected,” says Bampalikis So much so that the two are planning a spinoff with another restaurant coming soon in the Margem Sul loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Canada on Friday (February 21), according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Sechelt at a depth of 10.0 kilometers (about 6.2 miles) The USGS said it received 2,060 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication The Canada earthquake struck hours after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in Tonga on Thursday (February 20), according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Hihifo at a depth of 103.5 kilometers (about 64 miles) The Tonga earthquake struck hours after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska on Wednesday (February 19), according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Ivanof Bay at a depth of 80.2 kilometers (about 50 miles) The Alaska earthquake struck hours after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in New Mexico on Tuesday (February 18), according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Whites City at a depth of 6.5 kilometers (about 4.0 miles) The New Mexico earthquake struck hours after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Portugal on Monday (February 17), according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Charneca de Caparica at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles) The Portugal earthquake was reported days after a 3.7-magnitude earthquake was reported in California last Thursday (February 13), according to the United States Geological Survey at a depth of 7.0 kilometers (about 4.3 miles) The Hayward earthquake was reported hours after a 3.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in California, according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Petroila at a depth of 7.2 kilometers (about 4.5 miles) Thursday's earthquake struck hours after a 4.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Petrolia on February 12, according to the United States Geological Survey The earthquake was centered in Petroila at a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles) A strong magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit 10.6 km (7 mi) away from Lisbon, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal The depth of the quake could not be determined but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was felt widely in the area The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would.