| The development of a positive urban atmosphere | | | | Carmen is considered to have more than adequate |
| which has in many ways defined Playa del Carmen | | | | human resources and sports facilities for the |
| Real Estate for the Americans and Canadians who | | | | organization. The visit included a tour of the Riviera |
| live here has most recently been demonstrated in the | | | | Maya Sports Center, a location which will be |
| proposal for a new YMCA facility in Playa del Carmen; | | | | considered by the YMCA board of Glendale, Colorado. |
| the proposal comes from Debbi Ford, the director of | | | | YMCA is the oldest voluntary organization in the world, |
| the YMCA in Glendale, Colorado â Playa del | | | | founded in London, England, in 1844, the mission of |
| Carmen' sister city â as part of an exchange | | | | which is to serve individuals, families and communities, |
| of programs between the two cities. For Playa del | | | | ensuring their physical, intellectual and spiritual |
| Carmen Home and condo owners, this demonstrates | | | | development. It currently has more than 45 million |
| the multi-level commitment to the development of a | | | | members in over 120 countries worldwide. In Mexico |
| strong sense of community in this city, part of what | | | | there are currently YMCA organizations in 10 cities, |
| draws many foreigners to choose to make it their | | | | with sports centers, special education centers, centers |
| new home. | | | | for children and migrant children. If the plans are carried |
| During Ford's visit, the staff presented the project to | | | | out, this will make Playa del Carmen one of only a few |
| establish a YMCA in Playa del Carmen; Playa del | | | | cities in Mexico to have a YMCA. |