Madrid Calle 30

Madrid Calle 30 is the entity responsible for the management and maintenance of Madrid's M-30 ring road. Recent news focuses on the organization's initiative to install vertical gardens along the M-30. These gardens are intended to improve the aesthetic appeal of the roadway and contribute to environmental sustainability. The current relevance stems from the ongoing installation of a new, large-scale vertical garden near Parque Ventas, featuring 34 plant species and covering 2,834 square meters. This project is being presented as a step towards the creation of a future 'forest' within Parque Ventas. However, these vertical gardens have faced criticism for being expensive and of limited utility, raising questions about the cost-effectiveness of the initiative. The high traffic volume of the M-30 (150,000 vehicles daily in each direction) underscores the project's visibility and potential impact.