he Honorary Deliberation Council of Tigray Approved the plan presented by the mayor at the last council meeting. julio zamoraIt establishes temporary limits on building heights with the aim of organizing the urban growth of the district and moving it towards a new sustainable and harmonious urban profile.
The proposal would hold off on approvals for buildings ranging from three to eight stories, depending on the area, until the new urban contours, which are currently being evaluated by the council, are finally approved.
During the session, councilors also approved an extension of the measure for 90 business days starting December 10, 2025, which will allow them to continue analyzing the projects sent to them by the executive branch.
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“Our priority is to maintain a balanced development that creates opportunities for the more than 8,000 young people who enter the world of work in our region every year, without interrupting the model of progress that has characterized Tigray over the past 30 years,” said Mayor Julio Zamora.
“The creation of new urban centers with shops, services and accessible housing will give our young people the opportunity to work, train, become self-sufficient and raise their families without leaving Tigray. In a national situation where public services are paralyzed, sustainable private investment is key to ensuring the region’s continued economic and social development,” he added.
Community leaders emphasized that the project reflects the concerns expressed by neighbors who called for a discussion to begin about the growth model Tigre needs in the coming years. “These measures are not aimed at halting progress, but rather at a planned and consensual implementation that maintains the balance between quality of life, environment and cities,” Zamora said.
The City emphasized that this initiative endorses the vision of Tigray City as a modern and participatory local development model that combines economic growth, social inclusion and responsible regional planning.
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