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Cuenca's plan to relocate the city's zona de tolerancia out of Barrio Cayambe — a move written into the city's PDOT — has stalled because no one has delivered the required technical consultancy. Councilor Jenny Bermeo says not even the academy has wanted to take part.

Cuenca turns 469 this month, and the city is going all out. More than 70 events are lined up across April, including a three-day music festival at Parque Calderón, extended museum hours, gastronomic fairs, and a civic parade. April 12 is a local holiday.

The 10-year plan covers everything from electric buses to water source protection. Plus, Bloomberg Philanthropies just gave Cuenca $150K for youth-led environmental projects. Here's what it all means for the city.