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This dissertation examines the relationship between urban development and the wine-growing sector in the town of Anadia. Located in the Bairrada region, Anadia is deeply rooted in the wine-growing landscape and, consequently, in the values and traditions associated with Bairrada's wine-growing industry. Although sometimes in an unconscious, organic manner and influenced by various factors and circumstances, wine-making inevitably emerges as a defining element in the towns development. As a starting point for the urban and architectural analysis, we look back to the origins of Anadia and explore the circumstances that shaped its evolution. We seek to understand the impact of these dynamics on the urban layout and the perception of space, analysing how wine-making has contributed to the construction of the city's urban identity. With the aim of analysing how urban planning and architecture can legitimately serve as tools for urban development and regeneration, this research focuses on the town centre of Anadia, whilst ensuring the preservation of the area's values and distinctive characteristics. In this context, the city's evolution is analysed and potential opportunities for intervention are identified. Consequently, it was deemed essential to conduct a critical analysis of the area and the way in which the town has grown to the present day, highlighting certain buildings of significance to the history of Anadia, and considering their morphological characteristics and the different phases of urban development. Certain urban planning choices are being questioned, both with regard to the city centre and, more specifically, the decisions relating to the Bairrada Wine Station (EVB) and its role in the urban fabric of Anadia. Its history and evolution are examined, not only because of its significance for the town, but also because of the impact it has had and continues to have on the population and on the urban development process itself. Finally, we set out a vison for future action, linking current planning with our vison, with the aim of fostering new opportunities for territorial development and, in so doing, strengthening the connection between the city, the wine-growing landscape and the existing heritage.