The IPEA Traffic Light.

The residents of the Albatros neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta have taken the initiative to organize themselves in order to function better.

They started their own program and called it “IPEA Traffic Light.” An innovative system created by Colonos Residencial Albatros.

Citizen organization and participation initiatives are examples of true civility and democracy because they are based on the fundamental principles of inclusion, co-responsibility and transparency.

These initiatives allow people to take an active role in decision-making that affects their communities, promoting a sense of belonging, strengthening democratic values ​​and building more just and equitable societies.

IPEA is a citizen tool that allows people to actively participate in the evaluation and solution of problems that affect the entire neighborhood, Puerto Vallarta and Mexico; Through the "IPEA" Traffic Light, the most urgent problems can be identified, prevented, treated and, by knowing our surroundings better, provide an effective solution.

Citizen participation promotes accountability of authorities to the community, minimizing corruption and improving public trust.

These initiatives strengthen the social fabric by encouraging cooperation between citizens, organizations and the government.

By including diverse perspectives, creative and sustainable solutions to complex problems are generated.

How does it work?

● Get involved: Share the problems of the neighborhood and those around it (citizen sensor, for a more objective evaluation).

● Participate: Actively participate in the evaluation and problem-solving process. Contribute ideas, proposals and decisions.

Each individual action becomes a fundamental contribution to generate collective change.

● Use the IPEA traffic light system to classify problems (A, B or C) according to their severity.

● Take action: With the support of a legal framework and citizen support, collective and effective solutions are sought for all.

Citizen organization helps preserve and promote the cultural traditions and heritage wealth of the municipality, giving it a distinctive character.

It also encourages the protection of natural resources and the promotion of ecological and security initiatives, key in a tourist destination like Puerto Vallarta. The active participation of the people of Vallarta allows for the identification and attention of priority needs, such as public services, infrastructure and the environment.

Collaboration between citizens and authorities improves community surveillance and reduces crime rates.

Citizen projects can promote entrepreneurial initiatives, strengthening the local economy and generating employment.

A government that works together with citizens fosters legitimacy and electoral participation, making democracy more robust.

These actions inspire future generations to get involved in public life, forming more conscious and committed citizens.

The mission of the residents of the Albatros neighborhood is to be the most inclusive and active citizen participation platform in Puerto Vallarta, where each neighbor is an agent of change committed to the common good through IPEA, seeking to build a solid, organized and empowered community, capable of solving its own challenges, guaranteeing a more just, equitable and collaborative environment for future generations.

Their vision is to create a model of citizen participation that inspires other communities to join together, strengthen the social fabric and foster unity, to face the challenges of the city together.

The goal for the Albatros community is to be a reference in collaborative problem solving, supporting integration and social growth, activating the multiple available agents of citizen change and promoting a culture of action, citizen participation and shared responsibility in every corner of Puerto Vallarta.

When Vallartans organize to create a government “of the People, for the People and with the People”, they not only become stronger as a community, but they also send a message to the world that active participation and unity are powerful tools to achieve positive change.

Puerto Vallarta, with its cultural, natural and human wealth, becomes a model of resilience and progress that others can admire and emulate.