the valletta waterfront experience: back to the future

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THE VALLETTA WATERFRONT EXPERIENCE: BACK TO THE FUTURE

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Our task

• Vacating Properties (48,000 sqm).

• Shifting of road to the back of the

vaults

• New office for Transport Malta

• Excavation of Water Plaza

• Restoration of 1754 buildings and

conversion into offices, restaurants

and shops.

• Development of 900 m of quays.

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The Water Plaza

The road shifted to the back of the restored stores, creating a pedestrian area overlooking the water plaza which follows the original quay line

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The Water Plaza

CHILD MIGRANT’S MEMORIAL

INAUGURATED 2ND MARCH 2008

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The Waterfront Experience

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The Cruise Terminal

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Our Cruise Terminal

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Total Cruise Passenger Movements

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20072009

20110

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• Further improvements in cruise facilities

• Marina (Letter of Intent)

• Car park and offices (2000 sqm: BOT)

• Powerstation Conversion (3,600 sqm: BOT)

The Future

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• 2005: Environmental Award for Conservation (MEPA)• 2005: Architectural Heritage (Din L-Art Helwa)• 2006: Europa Nostra Award• 2007: Most Improved Destination (Dream Cruise Magazine)• 2008: Most Improved Port Facility (Dream Cruise Magazine)• 2008: Destination of the Year (Seatrade Insider)• 2009: World Architectural Community Award• 2010: Best International Port in the Mediterranean (Excellence Cruise

Awards)• 2010: Best Destination Experience (Dream Cruise Magazine)• 2010: Merit Award (American Society of Landscape Architects)• 2011: Best Turnaround Port (Cruise Insight)• 2011: Most Responsive Port (Cruise Insight)• 2012: Waterfront Centre Global Award for Excellence• 2012: ULI Global Award for Excellence

Awards

Our History

Our Future

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