The Citizen of Cartagena (MC) training Movement welcomes the design of the Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development (EDUSI) "Cartagena 2020", promoted by the local government headed by Jose Lopez.
As the president of MC, Francisco Calderon, the reasons for this conclusion are several: "On one hand, despite the turbulent context of a minority government, and having to manage the difficult situation inherited, to which has been added belligerent attitude of some sectors, has managed to produce a document that meets the needs of the municipality and its inhabitants. On the other hand, it is noteworthy that these initiatives are the result of a technical work that has been accompanied by a sustained effort of interaction with Cartagena, in person mode and also using the tool of citizen participation 'with you', promoted by the local government since November ".
Regarding the content of the EDUSI 'Cartagena 2020' Calderon said that the guidelines of this "irrational move of urbanism that has prevailed in the past to focus on social inclusion, sustainable development, mobility, technologies communication and energy efficiency. And all this was done with the participation of institutions, associations, groups, individuals and companies, in a sign that the political and municipal management can not turn its back on the citizens. "
Goes on to explain the president of MC that "in this case, the initiatives focus on the historical district, but it is clear that all of them are born to spread throughout the city, indispensable premise for our training. And as a sign of this open-mindedness, not only projects, but has also initiated collaboration with a firm and resolute step the mayor, Jose Lopez, the institution from which it has to develop the Cartagena future in close collaboration with the city, the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT), to work for a municipality where the heritage, tourism, industry, innovation and respect for our traditions and combine Cartagena field. "
"The vote of MC at the next plenary session will be favorable to the EDUSI 'Cartagena 2020' for all these reasons and because we believe in Cartagena and its possibilities. We hope to have the support of the EU for this important strategy, since as he had always happened on this earth, we align with the progress and development in the most avant-garde lines, "says Francisco Calderon.
Source: Movimiento Ciudadano