# Territorial planning in the Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/territorial-planning-in-the-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-10-13T10:00:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Territorial strategic planning is expanding across various regions of the Dominican Republic, including Santiago, Peravia, San Juan, La Altagracia, and Santiago Rodríguez. These modern models aim to integrate national, regional, and local government levels while involving the state, private sectors, academia, and citizens in a shared vision.

However, the country faces significant challenges regarding land use. In agricultural regions such as Moca, urban expansion is encroaching upon productive farmland, leading to the irreversible conversion of agricultural land into residential developments. To address this, authorities point to the legal frameworks provided by Article 194 of the Dominican Constitution and Law No. 368-22, which mandate effective territorial planning to ensure sustainable resource use and regulate urban growth.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Dominican Republic faces challenges in territorial planning

Urban expansion in Moca, Dominican Republic, is threatening productive agricultural lands, highlighting the urgent need for effective territorial planning and land use regulation under Law 368-22.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-faces-challenges-in-territorial-planning

### 2026-09-18: Territorial strategic planning expands in Dominican Republic

Territorial strategic planning is expanding in the Dominican Republic, following historical models like Barcelona to integrate government, business, and social sectors for regional development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/territorial-strategic-planning-expands-in-dominican-republic

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Cite as: Territorial planning in the Dominican Republic. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/territorial-planning-in-the-dominican-republic