To restore the lost connection between the city and the river, the Gran Malecón project was defined: An architectural and urban design project consisting of three strips extending 4.5 kilometers along the Magdalena's coastline.
Barranquilla, known as the Golden Gate due to its proximity to the sea and river, has undergone urban development while preserving its vibrant Caribbean identity. The intervention on the Magdalena coastline aims to revive a significant link that drove the city's development. It defines a catalytic axis of activities promoting leisure, tourism, and, most importantly, the integration of public spaces with the river. This transformation turns the once physical barrier and inaccessible natural element of the landscape into a close and incorporated element within the city's imagination.