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Court Halts New High‑Rises in Tigre as City Council Sets Temporary Height Caps

The ruling cites outdated planning rules, environmental and urban risks, and 103 pending projects without required impact studies.

Overview

  • Judge Marcelo Mauro Gradín of San Isidro’s Administrative Court No. 2 ordered the suspension of new urban viability and building permits for multifamily or commercial projects taller than two floors, excluding those already approved.
  • The injunction remains in place until Tigre updates its urban regulations, with the court referencing municipal reports that flagged procedural deficiencies and potential infrastructure strain.
  • Tigre’s City Council separately approved a temporary halt on approvals for buildings of three to eight stories, depending on the zone, while it evaluates a proposed new urban profile.
  • Council members also authorized a 90 working‑day extension starting December 10, 2025 to continue reviewing the executive branch’s planning proposal.
  • The case was initiated by the NGO Compromiso con Tigre and promoted by councilor Sebastián Rovira, while the municipality framed the limits as a step toward planned, sustainable growth.