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COROZAL LPWGMunicipal Development Plan
Presentation of draft chapters 1, 2 and 3
2nd National WorkshopBelmopan, December 12 2013
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
Analysis of key maps of Corozal Town and the
surrounding area
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
Flood-Prone Areas of Corozal Town
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
Flood-Prone Areas of Corozal Town
Mainly Concentrated in the White Cocal and
Port Saul Area
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
Corozal Town, Land Use Map
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
Corozal Town, Land Use Map
Main Points of Interest include:
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
• Concentration of commercial business and social services in the downtown area
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
• Concentration of commercial business and social services in the downtown area
• Potential lack of land for housing developments due to occupancy of surrounding settlements
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
• Concentration of commercial businesses in the down town area.
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Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal
• Concentration of commercial businesses in the down town area.
• Limited vacant land within the Corozal Town Boundaries
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1. Economy
Factors affecting the economy of Corozal Town
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1. Economy
• Unemployment and lack of job opportunities;
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1. Economy
• Unemployment and lack of job opportunities;
• Corozal Free Zone is loosing importance as an employment center;
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1. Economy
• Unemployment and lack of job opportunities;
• Corozal Free Zone is loosing importance as an employment center;
• Lack of diversification within the local economy;
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2. Underutilized sea front
The Corozal Town water front is 1.5 miles of public accessible land which can be utilized for economic development through the form of local and foreign tourism.
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2. Underutilized sea frontPotential Utilization of Water Front Include:
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2. Underutilized sea frontPotential Utilization of Water Front Include:
• Key asset for attracting local tourism;
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2. Underutilized sea front
• Key asset for attracting local tourism;
• Support Local Businesses (old and new)
Potential Utilization of Water Front Include:
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2. Underutilized sea front
• Key asset for attracting local tourism;
• Support Local Businesses (old and new)
• Link to downtown area and relevant sites to create a destination
Potential Utilization of Water Front Include:
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2. Underutilized sea front
• Key asset for attracting local tourism;
• Support Local Businesses (old and new)
• Link to downtown area and relevant sites to create a destination
• Linked to public space improvements and beautification
Potential Utilization of Water Front Include:
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3. Flooding and environmental risks
•Flood prone. Situated on a flat coastal plain with only a little elevation.
•2 day constant rain creating 4 feet of flooding in some areas;
•Linked to poor drainage and street quality.
•Also: high tide flooding, affluent pollution due to poor construction and design of sewage facilities, mosquito infestation due to stagnant water
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Insert map of flood prone areas.
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4. Traffic congestion
• Traffic congestion in the downtown needs alleviation;
•Major obstacle in the improvement of the downtown as a destination;
•Relocating bus terminal would contribute to alleviate this problem;
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Insert map of streets.
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1991 2000 2010
Annual growth rate
(1991-2000)
Annual growth rate (2000-2010)
Corozal Town 7,062 7,938 10,287 1,30% 2,59%San Antonio 266 251 517 -0,64% 7,23%San Andrés 725 740 1049 0,23% 3,49%Paraiso 667 834 1007 2,48% 1,88%Ranchito 915 1045 1340 1,48% 2,49%
Population in Corozal Town and surrounding villages (1991-2010)
Source: SIB
“Total Corozal Area” (2012): ~15,000
5. Growth outside the boundary
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6. Limited vacant land within the town
About 377 acres of vacant land left within the Corozal Town boundary –most of it already subdivided;
No physical distinction between town and surrounding villages
Cooperation already ongoing
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Chapter 2: Vision, strategies and development scenarios
1. Promote economic development through industrial diversification and tourism development;
2. Promote a well-planned, sustainable community with amenities;
3. Create an attractive and economically vibrant downtown;
4. Create an attractive waterfront—a “seaside development zone” – as a destination;
5. Improve the existing infrastructure, including the comprehensive upgrade of the town's drainage system and street system and aim for greater environmental sustainability including “zero waste”
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Population growth scenarios
Year / Area Corozal Town Corozal Area
2012 10,800 15,000
2020 14,800 19,000
2030 18,200 25,500
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Chapter 3: Planning proposals
• Downtown improvement plan;
• Multipurpose hub: Government/Social services;
• Relocated market;
• Relocation of bus terminal;
• Comprehensive drainage plan;
• Shoreline Improvement;
• Upgrading recreational facilities to higher national standards;
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Proposals within the existing town
• Downtown improvement plan;
• Multipurpose hub: Government/Social services;
• Relocated market;
• Relocation of bus terminal;
• Comprehensive drainage plan;
• Shoreline Improvement;
• Upgrading recreational facilities to higher national standards;
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Proposals for expansion: Option 1 - Northern expansion
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Proposals for expansion: Option 1 - Northern expansion
Pros:
•Unclaimed land;
•Potential for commercial along the coast;
Cons:
• Growth not really taking place there;
• Limited infrastructure (water and electricity – incremental investments needed;
•Limited road accessibility – new link needed;
• Subterranean caves;
New road link
High investment
Low to medium investment
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Proposals for expansion: Option 2 – “Greater Corozal Area”
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Proposals for expansion: Option 2 – “Greater Corozal Area”
Pros:
•Supports current growth pattern;
•Proximity to infrastructure;
•By-pass would support growth in outer areas;
Implementation implications:
• Need for a Coordinating Body;
• Representation from Corozal Town and villages;
• Overall plan for the area: focus on expansion, land uses, infrastructure, municipal services, environment.
By pass
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Areas suitable for industrial /light industrial/ offices uses
By pass