- With the support of Fundación Moeve, international experts, local authorities and citizens will come together on April 24 in the capital of Tenerife to reflect on the city's future in terms of sustainability, urban planning and quality of life
A day dedicated to "The Present and Vision of Future for Santa Cruz de Tenerife", which also has the support of the Government of the Canary Islands, and seeks to reflect and discuss the challenges as well as the opportunities of the capital of Tenerife in terms of sustainability, urban planning and quality of life.
This initiative aims to establish itself as an international reference point for knowledge sharing, dialogue and innovation around the future of cities, placing Santa Cruz de Tenerife firmly on the global stage of urban transformation towards more sustainable, intelligent, resilient, competitive and fairer models.
The event aims to foster collaboration and boost knowledge exchange to help drive forward a new urban model; one that is more human-centered, greener, smarter and better equipped to meet future challenges. A meeting that will also encourage the development of the city’s Strategic Plan and provide key insights into the upcoming General Planning Plan (PGO). The program includes keynote speeches, roundtable discussions and participatory forums.
During the launch event at City Hall, the Mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez, highlighted the significance of the conference, stating that "It marks a crucial step in our city’s transformation process." We want to build an urban model that is a benchmark in sustainability, quality of life and citizen participation. This event will bring together top-level experts who will help us define the bases of the Santa Cruz of the future: a more livable, resilient and adapted city to global challenges.
First Deputy Mayor and Vice President of the Sustainable Santa Cruz Foundation, Carlos Tarife, added: "This conference presents a unique opportunity to hear from globally recognized professionals and share ideas on how we can move towards a more sustainable and inclusive city. Santa Cruz needs a comprehensive vision that encompasses everything from urban planning to adaptation to climate change, and this event is key in this process.”
