What Are the Basics of Urban Planning, Why Are They Important And What Role Do They Play In Choosing a Real Estate Investment? (Why Quintana Roo ?)

Alambra Real Estate

May 05, 2023

Urban design principles are principles that guide the design, planning and management of cities and urban communities. They are important in creating efficient, sustainable and livable urban environments for residents and visitors. In terms of the role of urban planning in investment, the basics of urban planning can play a key role in making investment decisions.

 

As a real estate investor, it is important to understand how urban planning principles apply to a specific city or region. Investors need to learn about the city'slong-term planning, population density, social and economic mix, connectivity between neighborhoods, and the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure. All of this information is important in understanding the long-term value of the future investment.

 

 

For example, a city with strong resident population growth and long-term planning for new residential and commercial neighborhoods may be an attractive choice for investors. Similarly, a mixed-use neighborhood with residential, commercial and institutional buildings can attract a diverse population and create a more stable economy.

In the same way that a not enough elaborated planning or with deficiencies can generate problems in the future, for lack of mix, an economic fabric not enough developed, infrastructures not answering the real needs of its residents can generate a loss of value with the time in the concerned zone.

By understanding the basics of urban planning, investors can also assess the potential risks associated. For example, a neighborhood with excessive population density may have problems with congestion, lack of green space and noise, which can affect the long-term value of their investments.

What we can say is that these foundations are important for creating efficient, sustainable and livable urban environments. They also play a key role in realestate investment decision-making by helping investors understand the long-term value of their investment and the potential risks involved.

QUINTANA ROO IN NUMBERS AND WHY INVEST IN IT IN 2023 ? (Statistics):


In 2022, La Riviera Maya received 16 million tourists by air, 7.2 million by sea and 1.8 million by road, for a total of 26.2 million people who have visited the paradisiacal Mexican Caribbean.


nº1 - In annual population growth with 3,5% , national average 1,2%

nº1 - In annual migration growth with 6,8%

nº1 - In economic growth with $200,000 MXN ($11,250 USD) per capita per year.

nº1 - In annual housing growth with 4,7%

nº1 - For income in turism nationwide $15 Billions pesos ($850 millions USD)

THE COASTS OF QUINTANA ROO ARE SUBDIVIDED INTO 4 DISTINCT ZONES :

  • Riviera Mujeres (From Holbox to Isla Mujeres)
  • Cancun
  • Riviera Maya (From Puerto Morelos to Tulum)
  • Costa Maya (From Sian Ka'an Reserve to Chetumal)

GEOGRAPHY OF QUINTANA ROO :

  • Area of the territory : 52,212 km2
  • Costlines : 1176 km (10,6% National)
  • Bays, estuaries and lagoons : 264.000 Hectares
  • Cenotes and undergrownd rivers : 1200 Km

OCCUPANCY ESTIMATION FOR 2022 :

  • Hosted tourists in a hotel : 15 Millions
  • Hosted tourists in condos : 7 Millions
  • Room / Nights reserved : 44 Millions

ANNUAL ECONOMIC SPILL IN 2022 :

  • Tourism and visitors : 15 Billions ($850 Millions USD)
  • Construction of new hotels and parks : 2,5 Billions ($140 Millions USD)
  • Construction of households : 7,5 Billions ($422 Millions USD)
  • Total economic spill for 2022 : 25 Billions ($1,4 Billions USD)

INFRASTRUCTURE OF QUINTANA ROO :

  • Hotels : 1200
  • Rooms: 124,106
  • International Airports : 4 (Cancún, Cozumel, Tulum and Chetumal)
  • Seaport for goods : 2 (Puerto Morelos and Chetumal)
  • Tourist seaports : 2 (Cozumel and Mahahual)
  • Roads : 5.500 Km
  • Average annual GDP growth : 12,58%

HOTELS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN IN 2022 :

  • The development of more than 30 projects have added 8,500 hotel rooms in 2022
  • Estimated investment : 2 Billions USD

MEXICAN CARIBBEAN GROWTH PROJECTION 2019 TO 2030 :

Quintana Roo is a beautiful region that can truly be described as "Paradise on Earth", so the conservation and protection of its wildlife and biodiversity are crucial to its future development both economically and in terms of its growing population.

 

Therefore, the state of Quintana Roo and the Mexican government have implemented strategies and measures for the conservation and sustainable use of this biodiversity in line with the 2030 Agenda.

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