### Thousands of Public Consultations Surpass Expectations in Tijuana’s Municipal Development Planning
In Tijuana, the planning process for the 2025-2027 Municipal Development Plan has successfully engaged the community, gathering an impressive 30,290 citizen consultations. This number almost doubles the input received for the previous 2022-2024 development plan. The initiative aimed to hear the voices of Tijuana’s residents and it significantly surpassed the initial goal of 25,000 consultations during the period from November 5th to 26th.
Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz has praised the collaborative effort between the Municipal Institute of Citizen Participation (IMPAC) and the Metropolitan Planning Institute (IMPLAN) in conducting the consultations. These institutions facilitated discussions where the public’s opinion played a crucial role in shaping governmental decisions. Mayor Burgueño emphasized the importance of active citizen participation, stating that “in this administration, the voices of the citizens will always be heard, enabling society and government to progress together towards the city’s transformation and development.”
Throughout the consultation process, a mixture of physical and digital involvement was recorded, with 19,377 responses collected in person and 10,903 digitally. As part of these efforts, six sectoral forums were held, each focused on different aspects of the city’s growth and future: “Modern Tijuana,” “Inclusive Tijuana,” “Prosperous Tijuana,” “Peaceful Tijuana,” “Developer Tijuana,” and “Transformed Tijuana.” These forums gathered experts from various fields to contribute their insights for the advancement of Tijuana.
With the wealth of public feedback gathered, the next step is to draft the Municipal Development Plan, which will guide the municipal management over the coming years.
### Secondary Article: Tijuana Development Efforts Complemented by Additional Community Projects
In related news, Tijuana is also making strides with various community development projects alongside the municipal plan consultations. Noteworthy is the planned urban green space in the Natura area, which will be entirely funded by private construction investments. This project underscores the collaboration between the public and private sectors envisioned by Mayor Burgueño Ruiz, who stated, “the municipality is not directly investing in this scheme.”
Furthermore, the expansion of housing options is a priority, with 130 new homes set to be built for families in the Camino Verde area using funds from the National Housing Commission (Conavi). Meanwhile, local establishments are set to enhance their offerings, with the Department of Economic Development preparing to increase the availability of medical passes in restaurants and hotels across the city.
In other community safety efforts, search groups are actively advocating for DNA testing before the burial of unidentified bodies, following recent discoveries that include potential leads on missing persons cases. This ongoing commitment to public safety and development aims to provide a comprehensive approach to improving Tijuana’s infrastructure and quality of life for its residents.