Does anybody think that Puerto Plata should repeal its zoning law of no highrises?
Personally I think that Puerto Plata should prohibit highrises in its old quarter, but elsewhere in the city there should be some residential highrises like those of the Capital.
I think that if a stock of luxury apartments (and nice looking apartment buildings) will not just create some extra beauty for our eyes to feast upon, but it might attract people that "like" the highrise apartment or penthouse living. That is especially true for Puerto Plata, since many many folks like that area, but there are no real highrises to give a the "highrise living experience" (having a fantastic view of the area, etc).
I guess my question is, do you think a boom in highrise apartments in Puerto Plata would attract more people to the area and as such, spurt a rise in commerce of other types, like restaurants, shops, etc. Commerce that would accomodate the lifestyle of those who prefer to live in the highrises?
Also, because most "highrise apartments" tend to be for people that are wealthier than most Dominicans, there would probably be an increase of jobs in housekeeping, security, etc.
Aside from that, the types of post-modern highrises that already exist in the DR (primarily in SDQ) many are stunning pieces of architecture, I think highrises will give Puerto Plata a nice "small big town" look and might attract some tourist to come and visit the town, rather than staying in their resort (like 95% of tourist tend to do).
Personally I think that Puerto Plata should prohibit highrises in its old quarter, but elsewhere in the city there should be some residential highrises like those of the Capital.
I think that if a stock of luxury apartments (and nice looking apartment buildings) will not just create some extra beauty for our eyes to feast upon, but it might attract people that "like" the highrise apartment or penthouse living. That is especially true for Puerto Plata, since many many folks like that area, but there are no real highrises to give a the "highrise living experience" (having a fantastic view of the area, etc).
I guess my question is, do you think a boom in highrise apartments in Puerto Plata would attract more people to the area and as such, spurt a rise in commerce of other types, like restaurants, shops, etc. Commerce that would accomodate the lifestyle of those who prefer to live in the highrises?
Also, because most "highrise apartments" tend to be for people that are wealthier than most Dominicans, there would probably be an increase of jobs in housekeeping, security, etc.
Aside from that, the types of post-modern highrises that already exist in the DR (primarily in SDQ) many are stunning pieces of architecture, I think highrises will give Puerto Plata a nice "small big town" look and might attract some tourist to come and visit the town, rather than staying in their resort (like 95% of tourist tend to do).