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City of Saliena
Riga, Latvia
2007-

A project for the masterplanning of a new city located ideally between Latvia's capital, Riga, and the beach resort of Jurmala. Saliena is comprised from 2000 dwelling units, church, office areas, retail park, schools and kindergartens, and several shopping areas for the residents. The city totals over 450,000 square meters in an 820 hectares area built around two golf courses. Embracing greater green areas and central parks the project works as a fully functional city with a modern, consistent style. The masterplan has been fully approved by Latvian authorities.

City of Saliena
Riga, Latvia
2007-

A project for the masterplanning of a new city located ideally between Latvia's capital, Riga, and the beach resort of Jurmala. Saliena is comprised from 2000 dwelling units, church, office areas, retail park, schools and kindergartens, and several shopping areas for the residents. The city totals over 450,000 square meters in an 820 hectares area built around two golf courses. Embracing greater green areas and central parks the project works as a fully functional city with a modern, consistent style. The masterplan has been fully approved by Latvian authorities.

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