# Villa Carlos Paz urban planning and environmental disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/villa-carlos-paz-urban-planning-and-environmental-disputes > Updated: 2026-10-03T14:27:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Villa Carlos Paz, local authorities and citizens are navigating tensions regarding urban planning and environmental protection. A public hearing was held to discuss reforms to the Building and Urbanism Code, specifically Ordinance 4021, which seeks to redefine construction parameters such as density and occupation factors. During this process, critics argued that the reforms were a “temporary fix” and noted the absence of a comprehensive environmental framework. Following these discussions on urban regulation, the municipality ordered an immediate halt to land clearing and excavation in Protected Area 1 (AP1) along the Córdoba-Carlos Paz Highway. Municipal inspectors identified unauthorized modifications to the terrain and vegetation, linking the activity to Grupo Dinosaurio. The site is designated as an “Intangible Protected Area” under Ordinance No. 6010, which prohibits ecosystem alterations. The local government has notified the Córdoba Provincial Environmental Police to pursue administrative proceedings. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Villa Carlos Paz halts land clearing in protected area Villa Carlos Paz authorities have halted unauthorized excavation and land clearing in a protected area, linking the activities to Grupo Dinosaurio. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villa-carlos-paz-halts-land-clearing-in-protected-area ### 2026-09-20: Villa Carlos Paz holds public hearing on Building Code reforms A public hearing in Villa Carlos Paz regarding major Building Code reforms faced low turnout and criticism from activists who argued that urban planning must include an Environmental Code. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villa-carlos-paz-holds-public-hearing-on-building-code-reforms --- Cite as: Villa Carlos Paz urban planning and environmental disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/villa-carlos-paz-urban-planning-and-environmental-disputes