A greenway regional network - A schematic vision for the Metropolitan Area of Lisbon (AML)

Abstract

This paper presents a synthesis of research focused on a territory of about 3000 km2 covering the present Metropolitan Area of Lisbon. The research has no binding authority. It is intended to emphasise the importance of permanent, continuous research that is conducted in parallel with the respective governmental planning agencies, and also for the need to have prospective visions that may become long term strategic goals and policies. We also want to emphasise that information technologies are essential tools to support a multipurpose information system. The paper describes some economic and demographic characteristics, natural and cultural values and the tendencies of some of the important variables. We advance some very basic ideas for greenways network of protected area forming a mosaic of large and small nodes linked with corridors, and managed for multiple purposes.