# Cuenca urban accessibility and infrastructure debates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuenca-urban-accessibility-and-infrastructure-debates
> Updated: 2026-09-26T09:42:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Political debate in Cuenca has centered on urban infrastructure and accessibility. Initially, the People's Party (PP) raised concerns regarding the completion of lifts in the Old Town (Casco Antiguo), warning that delays could jeopardize European funding. The PP also proposed expanding residential parking zones to the Castillo area to assist elderly residents and those with reduced mobility.

Following these discussions, the municipal group Cuenca en Marcha – Unidas por Cuenca proposed a broader Municipal Accessibility Plan. This initiative calls for the City Council to identify and remove barriers in all municipal buildings and facilities within six months. The proposal emphasizes proactive planning and annual budget allocations to ensure universal access, noting that current limitations in City Hall can hinder political participation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Cuenca en Marcha proposes universal accessibility plan for municipal buildings

The Cuenca en Marcha group has proposed a municipal plan to ensure universal accessibility in all city-managed buildings and facilities within six months.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuenca-en-marcha-proposes-universal-accessibility-plan-for-municipal-buildings

### 2026-09-24: Cuenca political groups debate Old Town lifts and parking access

In Cuenca, the People's Party is demanding certainty regarding the opening of Old Town lifts and proposing new residential parking access for Castillo area residents.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuenca-opposition-warns-of-uncertainty-regarding-old-town-lift-project

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