DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J)
was selected by Honduras Próspera to assist in community planning
services to advance economic development and help spur job creation
for a new city on the island of Roatán in Central America. Jacobs' initial role includes
advising the development group's leaders and planners as they
establish zoning, finalize plans for utility systems, roads and
rights-of-way, and structure administration and services.
Jacobs will work with Honduras Próspera to structure municipal
government and citizen services. Organized as part of a
semi-autonomous Zone of Economic Development and Employment (ZEDE),
the Próspera platform is configured to facilitate international
investment, promote local business growth and create job
opportunities for Hondurans.
"Partnering with Honduras Próspera to help the people of Roatán
achieve their vision for economic growth is part of our commitment
to creating sustainable communities and social value," said Jacobs
Executive Vice President for People & Places Solutions
Ken Gilmartin. "This project will
benefit the community for many years to come. Using our experience
in municipal government operations and complex infrastructure
projects, like the Panama Canal terminal expansion, to bring this
project to life is a privilege."
Jacobs is among a few private-sector entities to create and
deliver a full suite of services for public works, roads and
rights-of-way, planning and permitting, parks and recreation and
administration on behalf of local governments. Jacobs has assisted
cities including Johns Creek, Georgia and Centennial, Colorado to maximize efficiency
and customer focus, while mitigating risk and protecting
investments in roads, utility systems and public spaces.
"We chose Jacobs based on their experience operating city
governments and services in the U.S., their reputation for
overseeing large programmatic projects in Latin America, and global network of technical
experts," said Honduras Próspera Chief Executive Erick Brimen. "Partnering with Jacobs gives us
the opportunity to launch Honduras Próspera with the most
innovative and technologically advanced infrastructure and
municipal services of any city in the world."
Our work in support of Honduras Próspera is an example of our
ability to go beyond engineering and technology and help create
sustainable communities through wise governance, efficient use of
resources, and effective management of public works and
infrastructure.
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in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides
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