Belmopan land project tackles illegal squatting
In the capital city today, residents participated in a new initiative designed to combat the negative effects of squatting. According to a press release issued by the Belmopan City Council, the idea is to sub-divide two pieces of land, one in the Maya Mopan/Salvapan community and a second in the Maya Mopan/U.B. area. The programmes will enable Belmopan residents to purchase lots through a long-term financial arrangement. During today’s opening ceremonies Belmopan Mayor Anthony Chanona promised applicants better living conditions through proper planning.
Anthony Chanona, Belmopan Mayor
?The City of Belmopan is growing so fast that there was a lot of pressure on our lands. We have a list of thirty-four persons that were illegally squatting on those lands over there. There were those that said, give them the lands; but we said the lands must be planned. This ladies and gentlemen is the plan for that land over there. A city without vision will perish.?
?The planning of this subdivision now includes the football field, open areas for schools, hospitals or health clinics, police stations, parks and playgrounds. It also includes an area for commercial and industrial activity.?
?The idea is to encourage an integration of our culture. This is not a Hispanic community, this is not a Mayan/Mestizo community, it?s not a Creole, it?s a Belizean community where everyone has an equal opportunity to own a piece of land in Belmopan.?
Persons interested in the subdivision programme are asked to contact the Belmopan City Council for more information.
