The Txarama neighborhood in Leaburu-Txarama has benefited from an investment exceeding three million euros in public and private funds over recent years for a comprehensive urban regeneration. These actions have focused on rehabilitating housing and improving the urban environment, thereby transforming the neighborhood's image and living conditions.
Denis Itxaso, the Basque Government's Minister of Housing and Urban Agenda, and Jose Ignacio Asensio, Deputy for Sustainability of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, accompanied by the mayor Jose Ramon Eizagirre, visited the neighborhood to inspect the completed works. Itxaso emphasized that the project has simultaneously addressed housing, public space, mobility, accessibility, energy efficiency, and social cohesion.
The Basque Government contributed 1.8 million euros, the Provincial Council provided 363,000 euros, and the Leaburu-Txarama City Council supplied economic resources, land, and technical means. Additionally, resident communities have invested over 600,000 euros for building renovations and part of the reurbanization efforts.
A total of three buildings have been renovated: Atarieder, Ibai Gain, and Txarama 13, encompassing 40 homes. The first two buildings underwent improvements for energy efficiency and structural conservation. In Atarieder, it was necessary to resolve humidity issues stemming from an old channel running beneath the structure.
Beyond building renovations, the neighborhood itself has been reformed. What began as a cycle path project evolved into a more ambitious intervention aimed at enhancing mobility, accessibility, and safety throughout the area. The sidewalk has been extended to create a larger pedestrian and cyclist route. Pedestrian crossings with traffic lights have been installed to connect both sides of the road, with one located opposite the Culture House, a hub for many of the neighborhood's public services.
Furthermore, public lighting has been renewed, and new public spaces and parking areas have been created by incorporating previously private land. A portion of the urban development in the Zuhaizki industrial park has been funded by the companies located there.
During yesterday's visit, it was announced that the works are not yet complete. Future projects include relocating the bus stop in the Kartero area to a safer and more accessible location, installing parking facilities and safety features, and renovating the plaza situated between Atarieder and Ibai Gain.
