Wednesday, 22 February 2023 17:28

Agrisal begins construction of Plaza Mundo in Usulután

Written by Coralia Cuellar // Evelyn Alas
Agrisal begins construction of Plaza Mundo in Usulután Alonso Zuniga// Executive Producer// Photographer

Agrisal has a 116-year history of generating wellbeing and progress in its environment, promoting prosperous, humane and sustainable communities.

In a historic act for the department of Usulután, Agrisal began the construction of Plaza Mundo, the first investment of the Group in the eastern zone, strategically located at the intersection of the By Pass Usulután, Litoral Street and National Route 14, will allow families from Usulután, San Miguel, Morazán and La Unión to visit it.

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Agrisal, always listening to the needs of its customers and committed to providing them with the best, begins the construction of Plaza Mundo Usulután, which will generate opportunities for the nearby population and the businesses that will make their offerings available.

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The construction of Plaza Mundo Usulután is expected to generate 1,000 permanent direct jobs and 950 indirect monthly jobs during the development of the project. "Agrisal continues to move forward, innovating in its projects and expanding its footprint, with the construction of Plaza Mundo in Usulután, our group will develop a work of architecture and engineering that will become an icon of modernity and progress in the eastern region", said Agrisal President Eduardo Quiñonez.

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Agrisal through its brand Plaza Mundo, is always at the forefront with its architectural designs that transform the intervened cities, every detail has been taken care of, the materials, ample and functional spaces for commercial and leisure uses and in harmony with the environment.

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Plaza Mundo Usulután, will have a construction area of 60,000 mts2, 180 stores, 30 kiosks, 800 parking lots and within its facilities there will be an amphitheater with capacity for 700 people, with vocation to develop concerts, cultural events and fairs.

"Plaza Mundo is a business concept that we are especially proud of, an Ecocenter of entertainment and shopping, which has transformed the communities where we operate in the northern and eastern areas of San Salvador. For 20 years we have been marking a different way of doing business, now we have set our sights on the eastern part of the country", said Ricardo Augspurg, director of Agrisal's Real Estate Unit.

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Nearly one million users will have access to a modern shopping center, with all the facilities for a great shopping experience, entertainment and a unique mix: supermarket, entertainment, footwear, clothing, pharmacies, food, services, banks, beauty, health, appliances, among others.

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"This new entertainment and wellness center, Plaza Mundo Usulután, allows us to create spaces that generate opportunities for everyone: we promote our allies, raise the quality of life of our communities, improve connectivity and respect the environment", said Hugo Castillo, CEO of Agrisal.

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Only a few months after the commercialization of Plaza Mundo Usulután, 50 leading brands have confirmed their support and participation, long-standing partners who have accompanied us both in Soyapango and more recently in Apopa, and as usual we will have a significant percentage of local brands and entrepreneurs.

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Construction began with a ceremony attended by local authorities and Agrisal executives. Plaza Mundo Usulután will open its doors in the first quarter of 2024.

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Plaza Mundo concept

With almost 20 years impacting communities, Agrisal through its brand Plaza Mundo in Soyapango, is a pioneer in its concept, developing an "Ecocenter of entertainment and shopping" that generates welfare in its environment, impacting a community with a high population density.

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Through its ESG programs, it has promoted actions such as its English Scholarship program in alliance with the UDB, benefiting 1,000 young people in the area annually and through Alto Impacto Soyapango in alliance with the Fundación Rafael Meza Ayau, job fairs and entrepreneurship fairs are developed with the objective of supporting the neighbors in the area.

In Apopa, with almost 2 years of existence, it is close to the community and has developed programs that have impacted their quality of life, focusing its efforts in areas that can make a positive difference.

Thanks to the acceptance and success of our Plaza Mundo brand, we receive 20 million visits a year.

 

Translated by: A.M