Montevideo launches public space plan for Avenida Agraciada

Montevideo's municipal government (IMM) has launched a plan to reorder public space along Avenida Agraciada in the Paso Molino and Belvedere neighborhoods. This initiative, described as the first stage of a comprehensive process, responds to demands from local merchants and residents.

The initial phase, which began on August 17, mandates the mandatory dismantling of all structures, tents, and display units at the end of each sales day. This measure eliminates the presence of permanent, 24-hour vendor stalls on Avenida Agraciada and adjacent streets.

A second phase, set to commence in September, will focus on individual permit regularization through the Department of Economic Development. Vendors will be given a period to adapt their stalls to current regulations regarding permitted locations and merchandise types.

Complementary actions by the IMM include repairing sidewalks, improving signage, and conducting deep cleaning operations facilitated by the nightly clearing of the space. The government emphasized that this measure is not unilateral, stemming from extensive fieldwork and direct engagement with all stakeholders, including vendors, established merchants, and residents.

This intervention aligns with a broader transformation in the Paso Molino and Belvedere area, which is experiencing significant urban renewal. The IMM noted that the plan is contextualized by the emergence of a new shopping center, the modernization of the Liverpool Stadium, the reactivation of the train line, and enhanced public lighting.