ecocity braSil
Current Planning Permission
Approval of Conceptual Master Plan
On January 25, 2008, the Conceptual or General Master Plan for Ecocity Brasil was officially approved, effectively giving the green light for the whole project to be constructed according to the blueprint laid out by the developers.
This Master Plan is for an 80 million square metre development, of which 63.5% of the land is environmentally protected and just 10% of the surface area will be constructed upon. It follows principles of the ecological and sustainable bio-climatic urban planning, as well as conforming fully to international standards ISO 14001. The plan stipulates that Ecocity Brasil will reduce the negative impacts and the depletion of resources, in addition to seeking the integration of living processes, respecting local biodiversity and preserving the natural ecosystem.
Once private investment for each separate resort and phase within Ecocity Brasil is secured, planning permission for these - always within the guidelines stipulated in the Master Plan - will be sought and granted on an individual basis.
TIME SCALES
1. Planning began in 2005 in response to local government interest, the spectacular setting and the previous success of the developer.
2. The local airport received full 'international' status in February 2006 at a ceremony attended by Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil.
3. In March 2007, the area of urban expansion and the laws of benefits and financial incentives were officially approved.
4. The Municipal General Plan was approved and signed in November 2007.
5. The Conceptual Master Plan was officially approved on Jan 25, 2008, completely in accordance with the previous Municipal General Plan.
6. Planning permission for Phase One is expected during 2010 or soon afterwards. Once this is achieved, the land will subdivided into individual building plots, infrastructure will be installed and construction will commence from 2011 onwards.
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