The Regional Government of Andalusia has definitively approved the General Urban Planning Plan (PGOU) of La Línea de la Concepción. This plan, which still needs to correct some deficiencies before its entry into force, aims to transform this town in Cadiz through strategic and sustainable planning. The Minister of Development, Articulation of the Territory and Housing, Rocío Díaz, stressed that the new PGOU will promote the industrial and economic development of La Línea from the maximum respect for the environment.
Growth of residential and urban land
The new PGOU contemplates the construction of more than 11,500 homes, of which more than half will be officially protected. This growth seeks to meet the growing demand for housing and promote an orderly development of the city. Rocío Díaz stressed that this plan follows the guidelines of the Government of Juanma Moreno, focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly urban development.
In addition to residential growth, the PGOU also allocates a significant area to industrial and tertiary use. 175,139 square metres of developable land have been planned for industrial use, in continuity with the existing industrial estate and next to the new northern access. 186,088 square meters have also been designated for free spaces, improving the current standard and increasing the square meters per inhabitant.
Integration of irregular settlements
One of the most outstanding aspects of the PGOU is the incorporation of part of the land of the irregular settlement of El Zabal. This integration seeks to order the urban development of the area and solve environmental problems derived from the overexploitation and contamination of the aquifer. The actions planned in El Zabal include the reservation of land for open spaces and facilities, as well as the connection of these lands to the municipal public networks.
The plan also contemplates the incorporation of irregular buildings with a high degree of consolidation, provided that they comply with urban planning legislation and are not located on rural land of special protection or with flood risks. This measure will make it possible to regularize and improve the living conditions of many inhabitants of the area.
Economic and tourism development
The PGOU of La Línea de la Concepción also focuses on promoting the economic and tourist development of the city. The land adjacent to the Campo de Gibraltar will have two main actions: the AH-6 "Santa Bárbara" area and the AH-7 "Business Centre". In "Santa Barbara", the sports equipment will be rearranged by introducing tertiary uses, while in the "Business Center" an office and hotel center will be implemented, taking advantage of the strategic location next to the border, the airport, the urban center and the beach.
These initiatives seek not only to improve urban infrastructure, but also to attract investment and foster economic growth. The strategic planning of the PGOU aims to turn La Línea into a benchmark for sustainable development and innovative urban planning in Andalusia.
Future implications and expectations
The approval of the PGOU of La Línea de la Concepción represents an important step towards an orderly and sustainable urban development. This plan not only addresses the need for housing and infrastructure improvements, but also integrates solutions to environmental problems and promotes economic and tourism growth. The active participation of the community and collaboration between different levels of government will be key to the success of this ambitious project.
With the implementation of this PGOU, La Línea de la Concepción is positioned for a promising future, balancing urban development with the protection of the environment and the improvement of the quality of life of its inhabitants. The vision of sustainable and inclusive urbanism is materialized in this plan, marking a milestone in the urban planning of the region.
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