Puerto Vallarta, a gem on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has seen significant growth in recent years. This development is largely driven by the construction of new subdivisions and condominiums, transforming the cityscape and accommodating an increasing population. Adriana Guzmán Jiménez, the Director of Urban Development and Environment of Puerto Vallarta, provides insight into this rapid urban expansion.
Current Landscape of Subdivisions
Guzmán Jiménez, while unsure of the exact number of formal subdivisions currently under construction, estimates that there are eleven. This administration has authorized three new subdivisions, while the remaining eight were approved by previous governments. Additionally, efforts are underway to regularize several colonies across four ejidos in coordination with the National Agrarian Registry (RAN).
“I do not have the number of new subdivisions that are being approved in accordance with the Urban Code, let’s say formal subdivisions, but I suppose there were three, all the others are the follow-up of those that are advancing or have authorization from other administrations,” Guzmán Jiménez stated.
New Subdivisions and Condominiums
The new subdivisions authorized under the current administration include:
- Andara – Located in the Las Mojoneras area.
- Vivento Los Fresnos and Los Encinos – Situated in Villa Las Flores.
- Condominio El Mirador – Found in Los Volcanes, also known as Rancho de El Pirulí.
In addition to these new projects, eight subdivisions that received construction permits from previous administrations are under active monitoring:
- Ecoterra
- Distrito Natura
- Zyan
- Senia
- Jade
- Verde Vallarta 3
- La Calma
- Magnolias
Regularization of Colonies
Puerto Vallarta is also focusing on the regularization of fourteen colonies through the Urban Development Attorney’s Office. Although the process has been delayed due to an electoral ban, efforts have resumed with the sessions of the Regularization Commission. The goal is to complete the regularization of at least ten colonies.
Guzmán Jiménez elaborated, “We have fourteen colonies in process with the Urban Development Attorney’s Office. Unfortunately, the time they have to give us the response has already been exceeded, but now we have started with the sessions of the Regularization Commission in which we will apply the law to be able to complete the regularization of at least ten colonies.”
The colonies undergoing regularization are:
- Vista Golf
- Vista Diamante
- Los Arcos
- Las Brisas Ixtapa
- Ojo de Agua III
- Las Brisas Ixtapa II
- Bosques de la Primavera
- Chula Vista
- Colinas del Bosque
- Colinas del Bosque II
- Colinas del Bosque Expansion
Additionally, for social purposes, Colina del Real and Parotas del Valle are being processed.
Supporting Regularization Efforts
The Municipal Regularization Commission, with the Law of Regularization of Urban Properties, supports these colonies in obtaining their property titles. Guzmán Jiménez clarified that while the colonies are not registered by the City Council, they assist in the process to secure property titles.
“The colonies are not registered by the City Council, but they support their process to obtain their property titles,” Guzmán Jiménez emphasized.
Implications for Puerto Vallarta
The expansion through new subdivisions and the regularization of colonies is reshaping Puerto Vallarta. These developments aim to provide better housing options, improve infrastructure, and regularize properties to ensure legal ownership for residents. The collaboration between the Urban Development and Environment Department, the Municipal Regularization Commission, and the National Agrarian Registry is pivotal in managing this growth sustainably.
As Puerto Vallarta continues to evolve, these urban development initiatives will play a crucial role in accommodating the growing population, enhancing living standards, and maintaining the city’s charm and appeal. The city’s administration remains committed to overseeing and facilitating this growth responsibly, ensuring that Puerto Vallarta remains a vibrant and thriving destination for both residents and visitors alike.
