Committee Plans to “Harmonize” the Golden Zone

by Maureen Dietrich

13 Dec 14  

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The culture of obeying laws is high on the agenda with specific attention to respecting traffic signals and painted yellow “no parking” lines.

Businessmen and municipal and State authorities planning to rescue the Golden Zone have put forward an agenda to “harmonize” the formerly popular tourist area.

The culture of obeying laws is high on the agenda with specific attention to respecting traffic signals and painted yellow “no parking” lines. The committee also wants to ensure businesses on Golden Zone streets and inhabitants respect noise laws to keep the volume of music within the permitted decibel level.

One of the immediate actions the committee will take is to supervise the Golden Zone remodeling process presently taking place which includes new sidewalks, handicap ramps, pedestrian crossings and LED street lamps with subterranean cabling to reduce visual contamination.

The 15 million peso upgrade is being funded by federal funds through the Sinaloa Secretary of Tourism.

Councilman Roberto Osuna Valdez said businessmen in the zone would like there to be a rapprochement with local governments to deal with problems arising and that the committee will meet two or three times a month.

Oficial Mayor, Salvador Reynosa Garzón, said in 2015 businesses on the beach will be regulated and made “uniform” as part of a strategy to improve the Golden Zone image.

He stated they are analyzing a series of evaluations concerning beach vendors and for the next month they are going to review the census to ascertain who is who and what they do, who has permits and who is using them so as to avoid permits being used by a third person.

As well, said the Official Mayor, they will involve the health department to verify the quality of food sold in the zone and Civil Protection to review security in the area.

 (from Noroeste)

Plaza Machado and Carpa Olivera Renovations Presented

by Maureen Dietrich

28 Nov 14 

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Renovation of the saltwater pool includes an ocean view platform for tourists and locals.

At a press conference yesterday, the Centro Historico Project Association presented architectural plans to renovate the Plazuela Machado and the salt water pool Carpa Olivera in Olas Altas.

Architects responsible for the remodeling, Erik Pérez and Javier Hidalgo, pointed out that in previous municipal administrations updates had been sporadic and isolated without a (comprehensive) strategy. With global modern urban development strategies, renovations can no longer be planned by zone when considering embellishing or beautifying public spaces, the architects said.

The Plazuela Machado revitalization project will begin within the next few days. The first stage consists of redesigning parks and benches in the public square, repositioning and illuminating the garden, installing an irrigation system and installing underground electric cables for cultural events.

With respect to the public saltwater pool, la Carpa Olivera, the project involves a modern design to use the adjacent sea water and the construction of a viewing platform, a fountain, installation of palm trees, good quality bathrooms, showers and a water slide utilizing salt water.

The architects explained the idea is to give a concession to an individual or business that will offer drinks and snacks at the pool. The owner will be in charge of safeguarding and maintaining the pool in exchange for the concession. 

(from Noroeste)

Angela Peralta Theater Closed for Renovations

by Maureen Dietrich

19 Jul 14  

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Mazatlán’s iconic 140-year-old Angela Peralta Theater in Centro Historico closed its doors on Thursday evening to begin renovations.

Seven million pesos will be invested in a new air conditioning system to replace the 15-year-old one that left some theater goers sweating in their seats while others froze, said Mayor Carlos Felton.

Also included in the upgrade is a new projector and remodeling of dressing rooms, bathrooms and scenery workshop. The theater is expected to re-open for performances in October. 

(from Noroeste)

Plazuela República Getting Facelift

by Murry Page

19 Mar 14 

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In the early morning hours of each day workers are planting new trees in Plazuela República and the existing gardens are being redesigned with exotic  and floral plants.

In addition to new plants and trees the workers are replacing the decorative gravel and stone that provides the outlines for the gardens in the plazuela.

No date was given for the completion of the beautification project.

(from El Debate)

20 Million Pesos for Renovation of the Golden Zone

by Maureen Dietrichon 17 Feb 14
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Sinaloa Secretary of Tourism, Francisco Córdova Celaya, said on Saturday that his government has asked for 22 million pesos from the Federal government to invest in different tourism projects in the State in 2014, and 20 million of those pesos are destined for improvements of Mazatlán´s Golden Zone.

Among the renovation projects are the installation of entrance archways, building facades, new walkways to the beach, sidewalk repairs, cobblestones and underground cabling.

If the projects are approved, said the Secretary, they expect to begin work in May.

(from Noroeste)