Buenos Aires, December 22 (NA) — The Hurlingham Deliberative Council held a public hearing for the reform of the Urban Land Use Code (COU). The event drew more attendees than the venue's capacity, forcing the meeting to be moved to the Leopoldo Marechal Cultural Center. According to the Argentine News Agency, over 200 people registered, and more than 160 speakers participated in the several-hour-long event, with each allotted a limited time to present their stance. The project, driven by the local executive, aims to regulate and boost the district's growth. Proposed changes include increased building heights in specific areas (such as near stations and avenues) and parameters to organize urban development and mobility. During the debate, arguments in favor highlighted the need for more jobs, businesses, and investments, while criticisms were raised regarding the lack of studies and technical data (environmental impact, services, and traffic). Local and provincial media reported that the municipal government mentioned the project includes environmental control measures and urban planning criteria to consolidate developed areas. Following local approval, the ordinance must go through provincial review and homologation, as is standard for urban planning regulations. The COU debate has become a central issue for the district, impacting its architectural profile, business activity location, and the planning of infrastructure and services for the coming years.
