The report, which outlines directives to be executed over several years, emphasizes the need to increase the city's green cover by 34,496 trees, adding to the existing 5,788. The goal is to combat high temperatures generated by excessive asphalt and build resilience against torrential rains.
The study also advocates for the creation of new green spaces, aiming for a minimum of 757 hectares. It specifically proposes transforming the current Argana landfill into a green area. Furthermore, it urges a shift in the mobility model, promoting public transport use and conceptualizing it as an essential service.
These proposals stem from a detailed analysis of 737 street sections in Arrecife, each with a set of prioritized solutions for pedestrians. The document includes plans for abundant tree-lined areas, cycling lanes, and appropriately sized sidewalks.
“"A specific investment figure is not attached, appealing to the fact that this concept depends, among other factors, on the will of political and social agents; as well as the time to be employed to execute the established actions."
Salvador Rueda, president of the Urban and Territorial Ecology Foundation, presented these findings at an event attended by Mayor Yonathan de León and the Vice-Minister of Ecological Transition, Fight Against Climate Change and Energy, Julieta Schallenberg. Rueda stressed that the required investment will depend on political and social will, as well as the execution timeline.
