Following its recent presentation on March 19 at the La Salle San Cristóbal school, where Ricardo Zapata was appointed spokesperson, 100x100 Unidos San Fernando has begun to voice its initial demands through social media. One of the group's primary concerns is the future of Casa Lazaga, a historic property currently undergoing rehabilitation.
“"From 100x100 Unidos San Fernando, we want to express our profound disagreement with the intended use of one of the few historic buildings our city still preserves. We do not consider it appropriate to allocate this space to a merely administrative use. After so many years of waiting by the citizens, this decision reflects a lack of ambition and reflection on the true potential of Casa Lazaga."
The group insists that Casa Lazaga should be a “vibrant, open, and accessible” space serving citizens, rather than merely a set of offices. They argue that converting it into an administrative center would waste a unique opportunity to provide San Fernando with a cultural landmark. The group recalls that this project has passed through various administrations (Andalusian nationalists, the Popular Party, and currently the PSOE) without materializing, generating high expectations among the population.
For 100x100 Unidos San Fernando, culture is an “especially neglected” area in La Isla, and Casa Lazaga could be a driving force for fostering participation, community, and social development. Despite their criticism of the proposed use, the group celebrates the progress in the building's rehabilitation, which appears to be nearing completion with the submission of documentation by the company responsible for the work.
