urban development
The city’s mayor unveils a range of initiatives to kick off the construction of over 500 affordable homes
The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, has introduced a series of innovative measures aimed at initiating the development of more than 500 subsidized housing units (VPO) in the city. The councilman revealed that the City Council has greenlit two urban planning projects for constructing 110 affordable homes in Camino de Cortes Sur, with…
Estepona’s City Council Initiates Plans for Over 1,200 Affordable Housing Units
Arroyo Vaquero hosts 518 housing projects, Camino de Cortes 260, Guadalobón 200, and Monterroso 300. The mismanagement of previous governments has hindered the construction of at least 1,500 homes, as they sold municipal land to private developers without requiring the 30% allocation for affordable housing. The Estepona City Council is actively pursuing the development of…
The Municipal Government Urges Immediate Action to Address Electricity Supply Issues in Urban Developments
The local government has identified a concerning issue with the current state electricity grid’s ability to provide power to the new residential areas under construction in the town. Mayor José María García Urbano of Estepona has reached out to Minister Sara Aagesen of the Ecological Transition Ministry, urging swift measures to secure an uninterrupted electricity…
Estepona City Council’s Initiative: Public Parking Network Managed by People with Disabilities
In Estepona, the City Council has established the largest network of public parking lots, employing around thirty individuals with functional diversity. Over the past decade, the city has witnessed a significant growth in population and visitors, prompting the City Council to proactively address the issue of parking shortages commonly faced by coastal tourist destinations, particularly…
Multiple offers submitted for the implementation of the latest Road Paving Initiative focusing on suburban streets and roads
In order to enhance the road infrastructure, the City Council is driving forward a program aimed at enhancing around twenty roads across the municipality. A total of seven companies have submitted bids to carry out the new Municipal Asphalt Plan 2025-2026, which will enhance a selection of streets and avenues in the municipality, with particular…
The Development of Affordable Housing in Camino de Cortes Advances
The urban development of a plot in Arroyo Vaquero, where 518 subsidized housing units are planned, was recently approved by the Consistory in a plenary session. Estepona City Council is finalizing procedures to construct 110 subsidized housing units in the area of Camino de Cortes. These municipal lands were sold by the Consistory in 2023…
Advancement of the Urban Plan: Construction of New Coastal Walkway in Bahía Dorada
The municipality of Estepona is making progress in the final stages of the coastal corridor project by awarding the construction of a new section in Bahía Dorada. This new pathway will link two existing walkways in the area with a 168-meter long wooden pedestrian walkway. The main focus is on enhancing public space, improving accessibility,…
Improvement works initiated by the City Council for sidewalks and traffic calming in Benahavís road
Commencing in the section between Mar y Monte and Alquería traffic circles, the project includes the installation of lighting, trees, and landscaping. The Estepona City Council has launched a project to provide sidewalks and traffic calming measures for the urban section of Benahavís road. This initiative, long-awaited by the municipality, was made possible after acquiring…
Estepona’s Municipal Government Advances Urban Development Plan for Affordable Housing
The municipal government is moving forward with a partial plan in Arroyo Judío, stipulating that free housing can only be built alongside VPO units. This marks a significant shift from past policies that did not require developers to allocate land for subsidized housing. Estepona City Council has approved the initial modification of a partial plan…
The ongoing progress of the municipal project to enhance playgrounds
Nearly twenty playgrounds are undergoing a makeover as part of a comprehensive renovation project. Estepona City Council has announced that the initiative to revamp and upgrade playgrounds across the city has achieved a 60 percent completion rate. The primary objective of this endeavor is to ensure these recreational spaces for children, situated both in urban…