One initiative of the Caguas 2020 Urban Zone Study prepared by AD+A, Inc. is the redevelopment of the Avenida Rafael Cordero and its surrounding city fabric. In its present condition, this narrow street is perpetually congested with over-capacity traffic levels and the existing auto-dominated environment severs the surrounding neighborhoods from one another. The design solution reknits adjacent neighborhoods together through a new street grid and the separation of north-bound and south-bound traffic onto two separate one-way avenues. City blocks are developed with unified three-to-four- story residential structures that have continuous streetwalls and porticos at the ground floor. In keeping with Caguas’ rich tradition of neighborhood parks, several ‘jewel’ plazas are integrated into the design to provide a focal point of urban activity.