COROZAL LPWG Municipal Development Plan Presentation of draft chapters 1, 2 and 3

1. COROZAL LPWG Municipal Development Plan Presentation of draft chapters 1, 2 and 3 2nd National Workshop Belmopan, December 12 2013

2. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Analysis of key maps of Corozal Town and the surrounding area

3. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Flood-Prone Areas of Corozal Town

4. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Mainly Concentrated in the White Cocal and Port Saul Area Flood-Prone Areas of Corozal Town

5. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Corozal Town, Land Use Map

6. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Main Points of Interest include: Corozal Town, Land Use Map

7. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Concentration of commercial business and social services in the downtown area

8. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Potential lack of land for housing developments due to occupancy of surrounding settlements Concentration of commercial business and social services in the downtown area

9. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal

10. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Concentration of commercial businesses in the down town area.

11. Chapter 1: Assessment of conditions in Corozal Limited vacant land within the Corozal Town Boundaries Concentration of commercial businesses in the down town area.

12. 1. Economy Factors affecting the economy of Corozal Town

13. 1. Economy Unemployment and lack of job opportunities;

14. 1. Economy Unemployment and lack of job opportunities; Corozal Free Zone is loosing importance as an employment center;

15. 1. Economy Unemployment and lack of job opportunities; Corozal Free Zone is loosing importance as an employment center; Lack of diversification within the local economy;

16. 2. Underutilized sea front The Corozal Town water front is 1.5 miles of public accessible land which can be utilized for economic development through the form of local and foreign tourism.

17. Potential Utilization of Water Front Include: 2. Underutilized sea front

18. Key asset for attracting local tourism; 2. Underutilized sea front Potential Utilization of Water Front Include:

19. Potential Utilization of Water Front Include: Key asset for attracting local tourism; Support Local Businesses (old and new) 2. Underutilized sea front

20. Potential Utilization of Water Front Include: Key asset for attracting local tourism; Support Local Businesses (old and new) Link to downtown area and relevant sites to create a destination 2. Underutilized sea front

21. Potential Utilization of Water Front Include: Key asset for attracting local tourism; Support Local Businesses (old and new) Link to downtown area and relevant sites to create a destination Linked to public space improvements and beautification 2. Underutilized sea front

22. 3. Flooding and environmental risks Flood prone. Situated on a flat coastal plain with only a little elevation. 2 day constant rain creating 4 feet of flooding in some areas; Linked to poor drainage and street quality. Also: high tide flooding, affluent pollution due to poor construction and design of sewage facilities, mosquito infestation due to stagnant water

23. Insert map of flood prone areas.

24. 4. Traffic congestion Traffic congestion in the downtown needs alleviation; Major obstacle in the improvement of the downtown as a destination; Relocating bus terminal would contribute to alleviate this problem;

25. Insert map of streets.

26. 5. Growthoutsidetheboundary Population in Corozal Town and surrounding villages (1991-2010) • “Total Corozal Area” (2012): ~15,000 • Source: SIB

27. About 377 acres of vacant land left within the Corozal Town boundary –most of it already subdivided; • No physical distinction between town and surrounding villages • Cooperation already ongoing 6. Limited vacant land within the town

28. Chapter 2: Vision, strategies and development scenarios Promote economic development through industrial diversification and tourism development; Promote a well-planned, sustainable community with amenities; Create an attractive and economically vibrant downtown; Create an attractive waterfront—a “seaside development zone” – as a destination; Improve the existing infrastructure, including the comprehensive upgrade of the town's drainage system and street system and aim for greater environmental sustainability including “zero waste”

29. Population growth scenarios

30. Downtown improvement plan; • Multipurpose hub: Government/Social services; • Relocated market; • Relocation of bus terminal; • Comprehensive drainage plan; • Shoreline Improvement; • Upgrading recreational facilities to higher national standards; Chapter 3: Planning proposals

31. Proposals within the existing town • Downtown improvement plan; • Multipurpose hub: Government/Social services; • Relocated market; • Relocation of bus terminal; • Comprehensive drainage plan; • Shoreline Improvement; • Upgrading recreational facilities to higher national standards;

32. Proposals for expansion: Option 1 - Northern expansion

33. New road link Low to medium investment • Pros: • Unclaimed land; • Potential for commercial along the coast; • Cons: • Growth not really taking place there; • Limited infrastructure (water and electricity – incremental investments needed; • Limited road accessibility – new link needed; • Subterranean caves; Proposals for expansion: Option 1 - Northern expansion High investment

34. Proposals for expansion: Option 2 – “Greater Corozal Area”

35. Pros: • Supports current growth pattern; • Proximity to infrastructure; • By-pass would support growth in outer areas; • Implementation implications: • Need for a Coordinating Body; • Representation from Corozal Town and villages; • Overall plan for the area: focus on expansion, land uses, infrastructure, municipal services, environment. By pass Proposals for expansion: Option 2 – “Greater Corozal Area”

36. Areas suitable for industrial /light industrial/ offices uses By pass