Candelaria City Council Approves Special Urban Plan for La Vera de Igueste Peri-Urban Park

Overview

The Candelaria City Council has given the green light to the initial approval of the Special Urban Plan for La Vera de Igueste Peri-Urban Park. This decision follows a series of technical reports and environmental assessments conducted over the past year, emphasizing respect for the area's cultural and natural heritage.

Plan Objectives and Features

• Develop a space strictly aligned with the area's historical and environmental value.
• Limit intervention to restoration and recreational use.
• New walking trails, viewpoints, and small facilities for leisure and children’s activities.
• Preservation of the traditional agricultural landscape and local habitats.
• Efforts to remove invasive species and restore native vegetation.

Transportation and Accessibility

• A new bus stop near the park to enhance access, encouraging public transport use.
• An adjoining parking lot of about 65 spaces will serve both La Vera de Igueste and the nearby Pasacola park.
• Connectivity with existing paths and scenic viewpoints prioritized.
• Ensuring development remains low-impact.

Public Engagement and Regulatory Measures

• Public consultations will now be open for a month, allowing residents and stakeholders to review the plan and submit comments.
• Construction licenses and urbanization permits will be temporarily suspended for a year to protect the planned area during the planning process.

Goals

"This initiative aims to balance environmental conservation with accessible public recreation, safeguarding the cultural landscape for future generations."