The Comprehensive Tourism and Urban Development Program of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo has rehabilitated 2,400 meters of streetsthe Mercado Modelo intervenes and has remodeled two museums that are visited by nationals and foreigners.
Since October 2022, the project has been carried out with funds from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the participation of the Ministry of Tourismof Culture and the Mayor’s Office of the National District.
To date, the streets Las Dama and Salomé Ureña, while Las Mercedes only needs one corner from Sánchez Street to Santomé Street.
Currently, Arzobispo Nouel, Hostos, Billini, as well as Parque Duarte are being intervened.
The roughly $90 million program IDB He has already achieved the rehabilitation of the museums of the Santo Domingo Fortress and the Cathedral.
Statistics from the General Directorate of Museums indicate that after its inauguration, the Fortress Museum has received 100,000 visitors to date and the Cathedral Museum 3,500.
Another important intervention is the stabilization of the ruins of San Francisco that were in critical condition. Buttresses were placed to protect the old structure against any earthquake or hurricane.
In the case of the Mercado Modelo, the process of the most critical part, such as the leaks, began and work is also being done on the façade.
The Alcázar de Colón museum is another structure that has been suitable for the enjoyment of visitors. Next year it is planned to intervene at least 70 homes through the improvement program.
Within the Micro and Small Business Support Program, representatives of 120 commercial establishments were trained.
The queries
To carry out the work in Colonial City The authorities have carried out 110 public consultations in which the different sectors of the area are informed and their opinions are heard, according to those responsible for the project.
However, some organizations such as the neighborhood association indicate that they are not invited to meetings, so they feel excluded from the process.
The northern part, where a large number of people live, contemplates an integration project that includes the commercial aspect.
