The plan benefits a community comprised of eight neighborhoods in which approximately 14,000 people live in the heart of San Juan, between Santurce and Hato Rey.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)