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TOA BAJA, PR — August 2025 — Community Engagement in Full Swing! ❤️‍ Our team in Puerto Rico has successfully completed the first four community meetings as part of the Toa Baja Safety Action Plan—and the momentum continues to build. With four additional sessions planned, community engagement remains at the heart of this initiative. We’re honored and inspired by the enthusiastic participation of residents and local stakeholders who are deeply committed to creating safer streets. Their insights, lived experiences, and thoughtful recommendations are shaping a plan that truly reflects the community’s priorities.These meetings represent a key step toward building a collaborative vision for safer, more accessible neighborhoods. At Plusurbia, we believe meaningful change begins with listening—and the voices of the community have been clear and impactful.Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the process so far. Your input is the foundation of this effort, and we’re excited to continue working together to create safer, more connected communities.Scroll down for highlights from the events![gallery size="medium" columns="2" link="file" ids="28647,28646,28645,28644,28638,28641,28642,28643"]

Adopted in 2010, Miami 21 was the first form-based zoning code applied to a large U.S. city. It replaced outdated, car-centric regulations with a framework prioritizing walkability, mixed-use development, and cohesive neighborhood design. Miami 21 has since become a reference point for cities across the country exploring New Urbanism principles to guide growth in the 21st century. Juan Mullerat, Principal of Plusurbia, has long championed zoning as a tool for equity, resilience, and livability. joined a distinguished panel with Lizz Plater-Zyberk, Code author David Snow, City of Miami's Planning Director, and Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Land Use Attorney, to reflect on Miami 21’s legacy, its evolving role in shaping the built environment, and what’s next for cities embracing form-based codes. The discussion examined how Miami 21 has influenced urban design, transportation, housing, and public spaces over the past 15 years, while also looking ahead to the evolving needs of a dynamic and growing city. Watch the full panel discussion here: