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The redevelopment of Palma\u2019s former prison<\/strong> has taken a new step forward<\/strong>. The Ajuntament<\/strong> has approved the preliminary project<\/strong> to transform the building into a professional residence<\/strong> with 139 endowment housing units<\/strong> for people who carry out their professional activity in the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Junta de Govern has also given the green light to the procurement process<\/strong> for the drafting of the basic project<\/strong> and the execution project for the works<\/strong>, as well as for the site management<\/strong> and health and safety coordination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Exterior view of the former prison. Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.<\/p><\/div>\n

According to the spokesperson for the governing team, Mercedes Celeste<\/strong>, “with this agreement we are taking another step towards making a strategic initiative<\/strong> a reality, one that will allow us to continue expanding Palma\u2019s housing stock<\/strong> and offer housing solutions adapted to current needs<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

The approval of the preliminary project comes after the Ajuntament regained full possession of the property<\/strong> following the completion of the repossession process<\/strong> launched in recent months. Last week, the people occupying the building were evicted, in an operation backed by a court ruling<\/strong> that allowed the council to move forward with the transformation of the former prison.<\/p>\n

From student residence to endowment housing<\/h2>\n

The future of Palma\u2019s former prison has undergone several changes in recent years. In September 2023<\/strong>, the governing team ruled out the student residence<\/strong> project linked to the University of the Balearic Islands<\/strong> (UIB) and announced its intention to allocate the site to public housing<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the time, the councillor for Urban Planning, Housing and Strategic Projects, \u00d3scar Fidalgo<\/strong>, said there was no signed agreement or guaranteed funding to develop the university residence initially planned. The Ajuntament argued then that building homes was a better response to the city\u2019s current needs. More information at this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Almost three years later<\/strong>, the project is taking shape as a residence that will house 139 endowment housing units for specific professional groups working in Palma.<\/p>\n

A building marked by safety problems<\/h2>\n

The condition of the building had caused growing concern<\/strong> in recent years. Last March<\/strong>, Emaya removed more than 71 tonnes of waste accumulated inside the site during an intensive clean-up operation aimed at reducing the risks of fire and insanitary conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to municipal figures, since the start of the legislature emergency services have carried out more than 300 interventions<\/strong> related to the former prison, including actions by the Policia Local and Bombers de Palma. More information at this link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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