The Sitges Campus Project is ‘Up in the air’

The original urban development was cancelled and alternatives are being considered.

After a “solid proposal” from the LIPA, Sitges Council plan a public competition to find the option which best fits the towns needs, a project which promotes employment, consumption, the town’s image and provides stability for the future.

Sitges reconsidering Paul McCartney’s university project for an Institute for Performing Arts

Differences with ‘Qualia Sitges’

The team from the previous city government, led by Jordi Baijet, was behind the ‘Qualia Sitges. Espai Creatiu del Mediterrani’ proposal which was designed to put the town at the fore front of the international creative economy [please refer to the related article]. Baijet’s team wanted the Qualia Sitges Campus to occupy an area of 100,000 square metres, situated between the Sitges Design Centre and the Can Robert Park. It would have been host to several parks, public facilities, schools and buildings dedicated to the innovation and promotion of artistic, business and cultural projects as well as serving as a space for education.

However, ultimately the construction of so many buildings was not viable, so Forn’s team has opted for a similar project that uses existing infrastructure and facilities such as the Sitges Design Centre. ACN’s source said that the development plan that would have run parallel to the university initiative is now “obsolete and has been reinvented” to focus on the main aims of the project. The project is being carried out by the Town Hall’s Service for Economic Initiatives and the Mayor’s office.

The project is progressing

The full municipal approval to begin the process Qualia Sitges. Espai Mediterrani Creatiu was declared at an event that attracted exceptional interest from the public.

By the State Government under the Law on taxation of non-profit entities and tax incentives Patronage (Law 49/2002).

When this statement is approved and included in the State general budget, companies or individuals will be able to sponsor the Sitges Qualia Campus and benefit from tax incentives. However, before the declaration of the State Government, the Government of the Generalitat and the Catalan Parliament will have support in the form of non-legislative proposal..

Espai Creatiu of Mediterrani, a Foundation geared for the objectives and purposes of Qualia Sitges, was also formed. This will begin the participatory process for it to act as a civic foundation with private organizations as an autonomous and independent group, made up of citizens, companies, associations or other groups, with the objective of meeting present and future needs of the project.

Finally, the document detailed the selection criteria and terms for companies that wish to use the new Centre d’creative Businesses Centre.

In this same document also describes the objectives of the project, what are the procedures for selecting firms and awarding offices, and the rights and duties of companies finally selected.

Closing of the exhibition Qualia Sitges

Sitges, 2 February 2011.
Over 800 people visited the exhibition Qualia Sitges. Creative Mediterranean Area

Over 800 people visited the exhibition Qualia Sitges. Creative Mediterranean area, located in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento s / ​​n.

The exhibition was opened during a first period from 20 November to 12 December, but with some requests from people who were not in time to see it, has reopened over the weekend of January.

During the first month of opening, nearly 600 people visited and reviewed the project, Qualia, and during the second opening, more than 200 people arrived.

The exhibition served to teach and explain the project to citizens, but also to gather concerns and suggestions of all stakeholders. Therefore, this action is included in the set of initiatives undertaken to explain the project to Sitges and Sitges, artists and people with cultural interests, and capable business people and entrepreneurs to become involved in the initiative.

The actions undertaken to participate include presentations sector, led by the Mayor of Sitges, George Baijet, and meetings with different groups that have requested such as the Hospitality Association of Sitges ol’Associació beaches of Sitges, among others. Besides, who wants more information or to express any concerns regarding the project may do so by sending an e-mail info@qualiasitges.cat .; Address where it received over 80 requests and suggestions from individuals or companies.

The current government team has decided to bet on the economy of creativity through the project Qualia Sitges. Creative space for the Mediterranean on one side, is a way of recovering transgressive spirit that has characterized Rusiñol Sitges from the late nineteenth century as a magnet for artists and entrepreneurs, and the another because the Village Council, in its consultation process, expressed as a priority for the future, promote education and develop innovative economic activities.