SITES&SVCS. II-URBAN

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The Second Urban Development Project will include: (A) approximately 8,000 serviced lots provided by FSDVM; about 70 percent of the units will be located in San Salvador and training.he remainder in secondary cities or smaller towns. All plots will be provided with water, storm drainage, sewerage, streets, paved foot paths, and optional electricity. A range of service levels extending from a plot with basic infrastructure to a plot with completed dwelling will be made available. The project will provide for the development of about 400 sites for small industrial or commercial as well as residential use. Community facilities including multipurpose community centers, public markets, sports fields, health clinics and schools will be provided at the project sites; (B) a pilot scheme to be executed by IVU which will involve the improvement of living conditions for about 800 households living in a squatter settlement, through provision of secure tenure, basic infrastructure, community facilities, and credit for dwelling improvements; (C) credit and training.echnical assistance designed to reach proprietors of small enterprises living within marginal communities. Loans will be provided by FEDECCREDITO for working capital, equipment and workshop construction or improvement; and (D) technical assistance and training.