Creation of Municipal Land Bank, Rosario, Argentina

City/Town/Village: Municipality of Rosario
County/Province/District (Name of): Santa Fe Province
Sub-national State: n/a
Country: Argentina
Language: Spanish
Spatial Distinction: Urban
Level of Government: Metropolitan Area
Population: 1,426,517
Population Range: 1 million - 4.99 million
Policy Type: Legislation and Regulations
Food Systems Sector(s): food acquisition, preparation and consumption; food production
Year of Adoption: 1997
Adopting Government Department(s): Municipality of Rosario
Lead Implementing Entity: Municipality of Rosario
Supporting Entity: Municipal Land Trust, Environmental and Urban Recovery Program, Urban Revitalization for Social Interest Housing, National University of Rosario, Secretary of Planning, Public Service Housing, Regional Government
Additional Supporting Entity: n/a
Funding Amount: n/a
Funding Sources: n/a
Policy Links: PDF-Original
Link to Additional Resources:
Policy Outcome:

This policy provides guidelines for the municipal management of a land bank of green space. These green spaces must be used to promote urban development that supports low-income sectors, improved housing, environmental health, and regional stewardship.

Policy Keywords: green spaces; land access; land bank; land use; low-income housing; ordinance; parks; public health; revitalization; urban development; vacant land