The renovation of the Plaza Grande in Mérida that began this week is focused on being more pedestrian-friendly, in addition to beautifying and increasing the functionality of the emblematic site, according to the project promoted by the Government of Yucatán.
The transformation includes enhancing the natural features of the site with the relocation of foreign species and the planting of new native vegetation.
Aref Karam Espósitos, Secretary of Public Works, assured that most of the trees will be preserved to maintain the green essence of the square, crucial for the shade and avian life of the place.
The works began on April 16 and it is projected that the work will end on August 15 with an investment of 137.5 million pesos.
As part of the adaptation of the roads surrounding the Plaza Grande, a pedestrian area, a vehicular area and a mixed area will be established. In addition, restrictions will be applied to reduce the flow of motor vehicles.
INNOVATIONS
The plaza project, whose vocation is the recreation of Yucatecans and the delight of tourists, will have a safe corridor for everyone, a dynamic fountain, better lighting, as well as the installation of street furniture.
In addition, a new larger flagpole will be installed, 35 meters high, and the existing floor will be replaced with prefabricated concrete elements, redesigning the entrances to the park to facilitate the passage of people with disabilities and modifying the width of the pedestrian walkways. new flowerbeds and LED lighting will be installed on both posts and trees.
CITIZEN EXPECTATIONS
“It is important that our government invests in making our public spaces safer and more accessible. The idea of unifying the level of the street and the sidewalks to facilitate access seems excellent to me, especially thinking about our elderly people and those who have mobility difficulties,” said Carlos León Pech, a resident of the center.
“Every year I visit Mérida and Plaza Grande is always on my list. Hearing that new areas with vegetation and a dynamic fountain will be installed makes me want to plan my next trip now.
“I think these improvements will make the experience of all tourists even more memorable and that is a wonderful thing”: Sara Salazar Méndez, national tourist.
MITIGATE AFFECTIONS
The Secretary of Public Works, Karam Espósitos, highlighted that he coordinated closely with the municipal police to minimize inconvenience and generate agile traffic through the area.
All buildings and businesses surrounding the Plaza Grande will have pedestrian access and there will be signage to inform about detours, closed streets and alternative routes.
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Rahul Gandhi’s opponents in Wayanad Mandal this time The big difference is that Shia state leaders have arrived. Member Aniraja and N. CPI National Council for LDF. BJP state president K. Surendran too. However, before the opening of the battle, the main opponent, the Left Party He said behind his back that the aim is to reduce Rahul’s majority. is In 2019, Rahul’s majority was 4,31,770 (votes received: 7,06,367). M. of Wayanad is not in the constituency except after winning the vote. Summer at Piyaittum Center for Wildlife Prevention Actions Bandipur did not stop, even after the Congress came to power in Karnataka. Try to avoid night travel ban through Muthanga Vanapata Even in the last stage, Rahuli was accused by the opponents of Chilla. Raising eyebrows. But, despite all the problems including the flood, Rahul’s various Hayas had reached Mandal. When there are wild animal attacks, the party will stand its ground. Hull has given aid and started building houses for the victims. Even then, the UDF is fighting back. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. who came to Wayanad last day. Shivakumar will also accept measures to remove the ban on night pilgrimage. I was fed up.
The state president himself is a big name in the BJP ranks. It has been damaged. Last time NDA candidate Tushar Vella of B.D.J.S. Palli got 78,816 votes. BJP did not even get its own votes that day. But, this time being ‘own’, the party votes should be reduced. I will fall. In 2019, CPA thought that it would vote for the next chief minister of the state. Rahul got even our votes. P. who contested for LDF that time was not a familiar face. P. It was Sunir. He got 2,74,597 votes. This time the national leader Ani Raja came for the LDF. He has increased his strength in the fight.
The national leader of the India alliance is the main party in the alliance here. Allegations of competing against was The flags of the Muslim League, including Rahul’s Rodusho, were omitted. CPM deliberately tried to create uncertainty among Rthi League ranks. . However, both the campaigns did not catch the clutch. Surendran’s arrival at the last minute creates excitement in the BJP camp. Even if it was there, it is not very strong at present.
Irusamuda is a constituency where both Muslim and Christian sections have a good influence. You are also the power of UDF. Even if the BJP comes up with strategies to win Christian votes, Less likely to be drugged. Then Rahul’s majority will be reduced, the opponents say. The ultimate goal. No matter how you look at it, Rahul will be the king of Wayanad and Annie will be the second king.
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