Development Opportunities
Granjalotes is not built by a single developer.
Instead, a limited number of key parts of the village are opened to individuals and teams who want to shape, build and operate them.
Each opportunity represents a real piece of the village — not a task, but a role
The Foundation (what Granjalotes provides)
Before any of these opportunities are activated, Granjalotes establishes:
land acquisition
masterplanning
water systems & terrain logic
primary access roads
basic infrastructure backbone
This creates a buildable and coherent territory, within which the following opportunities can emerge.
1. Swim Lake & Recreation Core
Reward: 2 lots + 1 years beachbar operation (rent-free)
This is the central place of the village.
A natural swim lake with a clear identity — not just water, but an experience.
Scope may include:
beach and access
integration with the landscape
swimming quality and usability
elements such as a small bar, deck, grotto, waterfall, slide, swingrope or hottub
We are not looking for the cheapest solution, but for a partner who can create a place people will return to.
2. Stay / Quiet Plaza
Reward: 3–4 lots + 1 year rent included
A calm, everyday center focused on living and staying.
Scope may include:
small-scale accommodation
quiet café or shared space
courtyard or garden setting
This is where daily life happens — slow, social and grounded
3. Social / Event Hub
Reward: 1–2 lots
A place for energy, gathering and expression.
Scope may include:
bar or social space
event areas /quinchos
firepit, music or evening atmosphere
This is not separate from the village — it gives it rhythm.
4. Landscape & Agroforestry Systems
Reward: 1–2.5 lots
This module focuses on establishing the ecological backbone of the territory.
Rather than a single structure, this is a layered system of planting, water integration and long-term landscape development — shaping how the land functions and evolves over time.
Scope may include:
tree lines and windbreaks
syntropic planting systems
integration with swales and water flows
soil improvement and groundcover
early-stage food production zones
Designers are encouraged to bring their own approach, within the broader hydrological and spatial framework of the masterplan.
Requirement:
implementation of the agreed system
approximately 12 months of establishment and maintenance
This module may be developed in phases and in coordination with the masterplan.
5. Workshop / Makerspace
Reward: 1.5–2 lots + 1 year rent income included
A functional backbone for building, repairing and creating.
Scope may include:
workshop setup
tools and shared equipment
support for construction and maintenance
This space supports both the development phase and long-term use.
6. Distributed Recreation Layer (flexible)
Reward: ~0.5–1.5 lots (can be split into smaller contributions)
A sequence of smaller places spread across the landscape.
Possible elements:
yoga deck
small gathering spots
playground or sports field
trails and connections
This module is intentionally flexible and can be developed gradually, either by one contributor or multiple smaller contributions over time.
It is less urgent, but essential for creating a landscape people want to explore.
How it works
Instead of fixed contracts, we work with proposals.
You bring:
your vision
your approach
your way of building
We look for:
alignment with the project
quality and clarity
long-term commitment
Notes
Lot allocation is based on availability at the time of delivery
Scope is intentionally open — we value strong ideas over fixed formats
Some opportunities include operational rights (e.g. bar or rental use)