DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo’s ambitious Colonial City revitalization program, backed by an approximately US$90 million investment, is on track for completion in September 2026, a report in Listin Diario reveals. The initiative aims to transform the historic city center, enhancing livability for residents, merchants, and visitors alike.

Launched formally in 2020 and actively underway since 2023, the program has already seen over half of its projects finished. Architect Amín Abel Santos, general coordinator of the comprehensive program (known as “Tu Ciudad Colonial”), confirmed the target deadline to Listin Diario.

“We absolutely have to finish by September 2026. We are committed to the timeline to complete all the streets in 2026. We are already at a 70% completion rate,” Santos told Listin Diario.

The revitalization effort extends beyond street improvements, encompassing the restoration of long-neglected museums, temples, chapels, sanctuaries, and historical monuments.

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