Tías Ayuntamiento has approved a measure to fast-track the final approval of its Plan for Modernisation, Improvement, and Increased Competitiveness in Puerto del Carmen (PMM).
The Ayuntamiento has set out a framework that will see 30% of three private residential developments allocated to public housing.
Mayor José Juan Cruz Saavedra explained that the PMM encompasses 43 private projects and 13 public initiatives. Among the private schemes, three are designated for residential use, and their viability is contingent on the requirement that 30% of the developed area be set aside for public housing.
“This makes the municipality one of the pioneers in the Canary Islands in setting aside land for the creation of public housing,” said Cruz Saavedra.
Tias councillor for Urban Planning, Ulpiano Calero, highlighted that the PMM includes 36 initiatives, covering the renovation of outdated tourist and commercial establishments as well as improvements to complementary infrastructure.
According to the Plan, the proposed renovation initiatives serve to enhance the value of the tourist destination and improve residents’ quality of life, while also delivering a direct economic impact on the island’s wider economy, particularly within the municipality.
In addition to the housing provisions, the Plan provides for the creation of a new general and island-wide system on the site of the former Daos school. This facility will house the Island Strategy for Accessibility and Inclusion, which focuses on social services, education, employment, universal accessibility, tourism, sports, and citizen participation.
