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Plants instead of asphalt? A reality check on the green belt idea for the Vía de Cintura

How Palma’s Ring-Road Plan Could Affect Nearby Neighbourhoods

Covering parts of the Vía de Cintura could reconnect nearby Palma neighbourhoods, but only if the space stays public.

Published: April 22, 2026
Plants instead of asphalt? A reality check on the green belt idea for the Vía de Cintura

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What happens to neighbourhoods like Son Gotleu or La Soledat if the ring road is covered in Palma?

If the plan is carried out well, these neighbourhoods could be better linked to the city centre and feel less cut off by traffic infrastructure. The benefit depends on whether the freed-up land becomes true public space instead of being used for private development.

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