politics
May 9, 2026
POT and Consultation Tables
The Secretary of District Planning, Emilio Molina, presented before the Council the progress in the formulation of the Territorial Ordering Plan (POT). In this exercise, he broke down the proposal for the occupation model, urban planning treatments, and activity areas that will define the city's future. Of course, beyond maps and techniques, the core of this discussion lies in building an inclusive and representative instrument, based on new spaces for citizen participation.
TL;DR
- The formulation of Cartagena's Territorial Ordering Plan (POT) is underway, presented by Secretary Emilio Molina.
- The process emphasizes inclusivity and new spaces for citizen participation.
- Targeted engagement includes specific population groups like women, youth, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and diverse gender/sexual communities.
- The goal is to jointly build a city vision for 2038, guiding urban, rural, and insular development.
- The POT's success depends on integrating various sectors: coastal zone, construction, tourism, ports, industry, academia, informal actors, and organized civil society.
- The plan advocates for water-centered planning, ecological restoration, nature-based solutions, and sustainable mobility.
- It aims to strengthen governance, protect cultural and natural heritage, and ensure resilience and socio-economic sustainability.