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Land Use and Comprehensive Development Plan for the Cano Martin Pena Special Planning District

18 February 2010 - 4:28pm
Summary: 
Innovative planning providing inclusion of squatter settlements.

The Plan seeks to resolve critical social, economic, urban, and environmental issues directly affecting the inhabitants of the Cano Martin Pena Special Planning District's eight neighborhoods, living in 500 acres of dense, inadequate conditions along the Cano (channel), next to San Juan's prime financial district. Within the area, more than 3,000 structures lacked a sewer system, environmental degradation and frequent flooding with polluted waters added to the challenge. The plan's long-range vision and phased projects incorporate initiatives for the District's broad, inclusive rehabilitation, integrating the community with the larger San Juan area.

City: 
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Year: 
2009
Awards: 
American Planning Association Paul Davidoff Award, 2009
Link: 
http://www.martinpena.org
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