Background on Ciudad Modelo and its Relevance
Ciudad Modelo, located in the municipality of San José Chiapa, is undergoing a transformation to become the “Capital of Technology and Sustainability.” This change comes after Puebla’s inclusion in the “Development Poles for Well-being,” a federal initiative. The area, previously known as Ciudad Modelo, was established for the AUDI automotive plant but became an “elefante blanco” (white elephant) due to the lack of a comprehensive project in past administrations.
Puebla’s Participation in Development Poles
Governor Alejandro Armenta Mier announced Puebla’s participation in ten development models to consolidate the area, now called the “Capital of Technology and Sustainability.” This location offers 400 hectares for attracting investments and is strategically positioned between Veracruz and Oaxaca, facilitating connections via roadways and the Interoceanic Train.
Integration of Industrial Zones
Armenta Mier highlighted that this economic development pole will connect seven industrial parks, twelve private ones, and three industrial reserves. He emphasized that this integral vision by President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo aims to systematically link development nodes for the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors of Puebla’s economy.
Key Projects and Collaborations
Puebla is actively involved in various technology and development projects, including:
- Kutzari: Semiconductor technology chain
- Olinia: Electric vehicle production
- Red ECOS: An environmental and sustainability initiative
- Programa Nacional de Divulgación Científica: National scientific dissemination program
- ICTI satellite project: At the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP)
Both BUAP and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) contribute human capital and expertise to these projects.
Federal Government’s Role
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo explained that the Development Poles aim to organize investments by clusters, fostering industrial, service, and tourism growth. Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard further detailed that the goal is to create well-being by concentrating efforts on infrastructure, services, tax incentives, promoting machinery and equipment investment, and encouraging dual-capacity training programs and innovation.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of the Development Poles for Well-being? These poles aim to organize investments by clusters, promoting industrial, service, and tourism growth.
- Which projects is Puebla collaborating on? Puebla is involved in Kutzari, Olinia, Red ECOS, the National Scientific Dissemination Program, and the ICTI satellite project at BUAP.
- Who are Puebla’s partners in these projects? The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) contribute human capital and expertise to these initiatives.
- What are the primary goals of the Development Poles? The main objectives are to create well-being, provide infrastructure, offer tax incentives, promote machinery and equipment investment, encourage dual-capacity training programs, and foster innovation.
