The works range from playgrounds and comprehensive renovations in squares to the creation of a new space. In addition, the plan also includes a ordering and strengthening securitygiven that the modernization of these spaces increases the circulation of people and generates greater activity.
Works in the public spaces of the City
The Buenos Aires City Government’s statement refers to both works that have already been completed this year and those that are scheduled to begin. In detail, the 56 works in green spaces are:
- 11 Playgrounds
- 20 Comprehensive reforms
- 17 Value enhancements
- 1 New Space
- 2 Kennels
- 2 Football
- 3 Others
In addition, the government of Jorge Macri announced that work has been completed in the green spaces near Escalada Avenue in Villa Riachuelo, in Rivadavia Park in Caballito and in Plaza Inmigrantes de Armenia in Palermo.
Currently, the Buenos Aires administration highlighted that The work on the Amalfitani Promenade is currently underway – near the Vélez Sarsfield sports centre -, located at the foot of the 25 de Mayo Highway, with improvements in lighting, urban equipment and safe route posts that reinforce the identity of the sports corridor.
In addition, they also assured that are in full renovation the squares Elizalde (Caballito), Rabinovich and Ramona Gastiazoro de Brontes (San Cristobal), Vuelta de Obligado (Patricios Park), Felix Liceaga (Chacabuco Park), Vacarezza (Villa Luro), Olivera (Avellaneda Park), Falkland Islands (La Boca), Garcia Lorca (Villa Devoto), Martin de Alzaga (Palermo) and Benito Nazar (Villa Crespo).
On the other hand, the city government stated that it is working on the Expansion of the complex where the mini-golf course is located in Villa Devoto. It is expected that it will have a new parking lot for 30 cars, restrooms. In addition, aerobic stations and pergolas will be added to the Villa Soldati Environmental Walkway, with new natural spaces of native flora.
Finally, regarding the upcoming remodeling plans, the Government assured that It is planned to start works in the squares Lautaro (Flores), City of Udine (Floresta), Paseo de los Colegiales (Chacarita), Jáuregui Square (Constitución), Never Again Square (Villa Pueyrredón), Anchorena Square (Monserrat), Alferez Sobral Square (Palermo), Florencio Escardó Square (Recoleta), Villa del Parque Patio, and Florentino Ameghino Park (Parque Patricios). In addition, there are other planned interventions in Plaza Irlanda in Caballito, in Centenario and Chacabuco Parks, and around the Flores cemetery.
Buses: the City will be responsible for subsidies for the 31 lines
In the last few hours, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires announced that it will absorb subsidies for the 31 bus lines circulating in the Buenos Aires territory. In the run-up to the Meeting between Javier Milei and Jorge Macri where the transfer will be made official, the Buenos Aires administration promised that “for the moment” the tickets will not increase.
According to what he was able to find out Scopethe Head of State and the Head of Government of Buenos Aires will sign a Agreement Minutes between the two administrations that establishes a orderly and progressive transition of the 31 bus lines. In this way, the City will take charge all subsidies since September 1st, “by taking over the management of the lines, which will allow bus fares to remain – for the time being – at current price levels.”
After the agreement, the groups will finally pass under the jurisdiction of Buenos Aires, which means that the GCBA will have to take charge of the 66% of the ticket subsidy for the collectivesin addition to financing the SUBE Network program on each of the lines. In this way, the 50% and 75% discounts on travel combinations can be maintained.
Macri confirmed that the transfer will be carried out progressively through an official announcement. “Having achieved that the transfer be carried out through an Agreement Act and not suddenly is a first big step to continue working on full autonomy in other areas such as IGJ, Justice, Port, etc,” said sources close to the Head of Government.
In this way, the Ministry of Transportation, through an official statement, has already made official the transfer of the 31 bus lines. In the document that reflects the agreement, the libertarian administration assured that “the Nation will stop managing and subsidizing the lines that circulate within the City of Buenos Aires, at the same time that The City government will maintain the necessary subsidies to maintain current rates and benefit programs“.
“Based on an agreement between the two governments, an orderly transition of the bus lines was established, in which the City Government assumes all the subsidies from September 1st, taking charge of the management of the lines, This will allow bus fares to remain at current price levels for the time being.“, the document concludes.
Source: Ambito
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