Bucharest City Hall announced on Monday, May 18, plans to build eight underground parking facilities and one above-ground parking structure through public-private partnerships. The project is part of the city\u2019s broader effort to reduce the number of cars parked on sidewalks and streets.<\/p>\n
According to the city administration, the locations were selected by Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu together with specialists from the city\u2019s urban planning, investment, and parking departments.<\/p>\n
The planned underground parking facilities will be located near several central landmarks and busy areas, including the intersection of C\u00e2mpineanu and Academiei streets, the square in front of the Romanian Athenaeum, Amzei Square, the entrance to Sala Palatului, Lahovari Square, Cantacuzino Square, the Mihai Vod\u0103 area, and near Col\u021bea Hospital.<\/p>\n
An additional above-ground parking structure is planned on the banks of the D\u00e2mbovi\u021ba River near the United Nations area.<\/p>\n
The City Hall said it has allocated RON 500,000 this year for consultancy contracts and studies needed for the concession process tied to the projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce these parking facilities are built, we will be able to free the city from cars parked on sidewalks and along curbs,\u201d the municipality said in its announcement.<\/p>\n\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n