Murcia Study Visit Report – October 2008
ByOver 2 days in October 2008 PEPESEC project partners visited the city of Murcia to gain an appreciation of the local energy planning context and to view practical examples of sustainable energy plan, projects and initiatives in the municipality of Murcia
The visit highlighted the innovative projects and energy management in different aspects in the city of Murcia. Also the economic context in the sector of construction and housing development in Spain and especially in the city of Murcia was analysed.
A number of different developments were visited. The main issues to be faced by the city administration in the next years were presented to the attendees of Murcia Study visit, especially those regarding traffic and alternatives means of transport. The new plans for urban public transport, bike promotion, new tram lines, and alternative fuels for public buses projects were shown during the first part of the visit. Some of the plans for city development were explained in this meeting.
