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72-562: The Beach Town Posters series currently includes 84 art posters from 64 cities or towns, with the artist adding between 5-10 new posters per year. Grisanty began designing Beach Town Posters in 2005 after being inspired by the vintage French beach posters that decorated his childhood vacation home in Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic. Grisanty began the line in 2005 with designs depicting his home town of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware and other nearby Mid-Atlantic beach towns. He later expanded

144-480: A Real Audiencia with Juan Ortiz de Matienzo , Marcelo de Villalobos, and Lucas Vázquez de Ayllón appointed as judges of appeal. In 1514, Pedro Ibanez de Ibarra arrived with the Laws of Burgos . Diego de Medrano, from Soria, was appointed royal treasurer of Santo Domingo. Rodrigo de Alburquerque was named repartidor de indios and soon named visitadores to enforce the laws. The first major slave revolt in

216-631: A bargain with Dominican dictator Pedro Santana whereby the latter was granted several honorific titles and privileges, in exchange for annexing the young nation back to Spanish rule. The Dominican Restoration War began in 1863 however, and in 1865 the Bourbon Queen Isabella II withdrew her soldiers from the island. Over the next two-thirds of a century Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic went through many revolutions and power changes. Santo Domingo would experience

288-405: A borderline tropical rainforest ( Köppen Af )/ tropical monsoon climate ( Am ), as its driest month is very close to 60 millimeters (2.4 in). However, the city seldom experiences the heat that one may expect to find. December through March are the coolest months with warm days with less humidity and cool nights (temperatures of 17 to 19 °C (63 to 66 °F)). July through September are

360-605: A failed invasion from Haiti in 1805, and was once again reclaimed by Spain in 1809. In 1821, Santo Domingo became the capital of an independent nation called the Republic of Spanish Haiti after the Criollo bourgeois within the country, led by José Núñez de Cáceres , overthrew the Spanish crown . The nation was annexed by Haiti just two months later. The city and the colony lost much of their Spanish-born peninsular population as

432-467: A higher education degree. Other universities include: Santo Domingo has an underground and elevated rapid transit metro system. It is the most extensive metro in the Caribbean and Central American region by total length and number of stations. The Santo Domingo Metro is part of a major "National Master Plan" to improve transportation in the city as well as the rest of the nation. The first line

504-580: A museum) and a number of small shops and restaurants. This area was the first European commercial center in the Americas, and is still a hub of activity today. The Alcázar de Colón , having once been the colonial palace of the Columbus family – beginning with his son Diego – is now a museum displaying period furniture and decorations. The building was originally built in 1510, and restored to its current appearance in 1952. A 700 million US dollar investment

576-2298: A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the salvation of the Old Seven Mile Bridge at Pigeon Key, Florida , to create a commemorative poster. Proceeds from the group's sales of the Pigeon Key poster went to restoration efforts. Grisanty and his business partner, Clare Conley, continue expanding the series to include more beaches in the United States. Poster designs are chosen based on fan feedback and requests. Other Beach Town Poster designs include: California : Laguna Beach ; Point Reyes ; San Diego ; Santa Barbara, CA  ; Hermosa Beach, CA Delaware : Bethany Beach (3 poster designs) Dewey Beach (2 poster designs); Fenwick Island (2 poster designs); Rehoboth Beach (7 poster designs); Lewes (2 poster designs); Milton, Delaware ; Georgetown, Delaware Florida : Captiva Island ; Clearwater, FL ; Daytona Beach ; Key West (2 poster designs); Cocoa Beach ; Ormond Beach ; Pigeon Key ; Sanibel Island ; St. Augustine, FL ; Venice, FL  ; Bahia Honda Key Georgia : Savannah ; Tybee Island Maryland : Annapolis ; Assateague Island ; Ocean City, MD (3 poster designs) Massachusetts : Cape Cod New Jersey : Cape May (2 poster designs); Ocean City, New Jersey ; Wildwood, New Jersey ; Long Beach Island ; Avalon, New Jersey ; Stone Harbor, New Jersey ; Atlantic City ; Asbury Park New York : Fishers Island ; Fire Island (2 poster designs) North Carolina : Cape Hatteras ; Cape Lookout ; Corolla, North Carolina ; Duck, North Carolina ; Holden Beach ; Kitty Hawk ; Nags Head ; Ocracoke Island ; Outer Banks ; Wrightsville Beach ; Bald Head Island ; Emerald Isle ; Ocean Isle ; Oak Island Lighthouse ; Topsail Island ; Sunset Beach, North Carolina South Carolina : Charleston  ; Folly Beach, South Carolina ; Hilton Head ; Myrtle Beach ; Pawleys Island Virginia : Chincoteague Island ; Virginia Beach (2 poster designs) Washington, D.C. : Washington Monument ; Jefferson Memorial ; Lincoln Memorial ; The White House All of

648-580: A range of 82–100 both exotic and native plants and animal species. Other notable parks include: There are eighteen universities in Santo Domingo, the highest number of any city in the Dominican Republic. Established in 1538, the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) is the oldest university in the Americas and is also the only public university in the city. Santo Domingo holds the nation's highest percentage of residents with

720-425: A result of these events which caused a great deal of instability and unrest. On 27 February 1844, Santo Domingo was again the capital of a free nation, when it gained its independence from Haiti, led by Dominican nationalist Juan Pablo Duarte . The city was a prize fought over by various political factions over the succeeding decades of instability. In addition, the country had to fight multiple battles with Haiti;

792-435: A roundabout located at North Carolina Highway 179 . This design includes a brick retaining wall with "Welcome to Ocean Isle Beach" along with three bronze statues of children playing with kites. The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association named Ocean Isle Beach the winner of its 2008 Best Restored Beach Award. Ocean Isle Beach's quest for a federal beach restoration program began after Hurricane Hugo devastated

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864-418: A sizeable bilingual population that speaks English. The city's economic growth can be witnessed in the extensive vertical growth experienced across many of its neighborhoods. The construction boom is reflected in the many high density residential towers, shopping malls, elevated highways, the metro expansion and overall increase in commercial activity. Santo Domingo has a thriving middle class contrasting with

936-475: A variety of interactive exhibits. A popular myth in Ocean Isle beach are the mysterious lights which float over the ocean during the nighttime. It is unknown whether it is a drone , stars, or fishing boats . It has been reported to split apart into multiple lights before joining back together. One of the eastern streets of Ocean Isle was, at one point, flooded and is now engulfed underwater. Pieces of

1008-629: Is Carolina Mejía de Garrigó. The "Policía Nacional" (National Police) and "Policia Turística" (Tourist Police) (POLITUR) are tasked with enforcing city safety. The city is the center of economic activity in the Dominican Republic. It is where most of the country's wealth is concentrated and the seat of the national legislature, judicial, and executive government. Many national and international firms have their headquarters or regional offices in Santo Domingo. The city attracts many international firms and franchises such as Ikea, Goldcorp and Barrick due to its location and economic stability. The infrastructure

1080-661: Is a small seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina , United States. It was incorporated as a town in 1959 and is part of the Wilmington , NC Metropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 867 at the 2020 census . Located at the southern end of North Carolina's Atlantic coastline, along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway , Ocean Isle Beach has private homes, seasonal rentals, and tourist attractions. Ocean Isle Beach completed

1152-401: Is connected to the southwest of the country by the national highway DR-2 (Avenida George Washington and Autopista 30 de Mayo), and with the cities of the country's northwest by DR-1 (Expreso Kennedy, Corredor Duarte), which serves as a direct link to the city of Santiago de los Caballeros . DR-3 (Expreso 27 de Febrero/Autopista de Las Américas) connects Santo Domingo directly to the east of

1224-516: Is located on the Ozama River. Its location at the center of the Caribbean is well suited for flexible itinerary planning and has excellent support, road and airport infrastructure within the Santo Domingo region, which facilitate access and transfers. The port is suitable for both turnaround and transit calls. The port's renovation is part of a major redevelopment project, aimed at integrating

1296-513: Is normal during the end of the Summer, and lightning storms are frequent. Hurricanes are also common and have been known to cause fires. In 1989, Hurricane Hugo devastated the area. In 2020, Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, as high end Category 1 , causing significant damage to waterfront properties and the fishing pier. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 867 people, 374 households, and 289 families residing in

1368-481: Is suitable for most business operations. A key element that has helped the city grow and compete globally is the telecommunications infrastructure. Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic as a whole enjoy a modern and extensive telecommunications system liberalized in the late 1990s which has benefited from extensive foreign investment. This has attracted numerous call centers in recent years. Santo Domingo not only has an excellent telecommunications infrastructure but also

1440-717: Is surrounded by the Santo Domingo Greenbelt . Mirador Norte Park lies in the north of the city, close to Villa Mella and Mirador Sur Park is located in the southwest section of the city. Mirador del Este is located on the East bank of the Ozama river and it is the seat of the Columbus Lighthouse . Independencia Park and Colón Park are located in Zona Colonial. Zoo Parque Zoológico Nacional is home to

1512-418: Is the cultural , financial, political, commercial and industrial center of the Dominican Republic, with the vast majority of the country's most important industries being located within the city. Santo Domingo also serves as the chief seaport of the country. The city's harbor at the mouth of the Ozama River accommodates the largest vessels, and the port handles both heavy passenger and freight traffic. Prior to

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1584-657: Is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city and immediate surrounding area (the Distrito Nacional ) had a population of 1,029,110 while the total population is 3,798,699 when including Greater Santo Domingo (the " metropolitan area "). The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional ("D.N.", "National District"), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province . Founded by

1656-582: Is the highest quality in the region of the Caribbean and Central America. It is composed of 2 lines that cross the city. Expreso John F. Kennedy : This expressway crosses the National District from east to west in the north-central part. The Avenue consists of a total of ten lanes, five on each side. The two center lanes of the road are express lanes to facilitate transit. It also has several bypasses and elevated crossings. Ocean Isle Ocean Isle Beach (or simply Ocean Isle , or OIB )

1728-474: Is used by more than 12,000 people daily. Santo Domingo is served by two airports. Aeropuerto Internacional La Isabela , an early 21st century-constructed airport located in the northern section of the city, within kilometers of the city center. It serves mostly domestic and charter flights. The major international airport that serves the city is Santo Domingo Las Americas , which serves North, Central and South America and also Europe. The Port of Santo Domingo

1800-583: The Battle of 19 March , Battle of 30 March , Battle of Las Carreras , and Battle of Beler , are a few of the most prominent encounters, mentioned in the national anthem and with city streets named after them. Dominican victory in these engagements thwarted the advance of the Haitian army towards Santo Domingo during the Dominican War of Independence . In 1861, Spain returned to the country, having struck

1872-720: The Museum of Alcázar , in Diego Colon's palace, the Museum of the Casas Reales , with artefacts of the colonial period and a collection of ancient weapons donated by Trujillo , the Naval Museum of the Atarazanas, in the former naval yards, Museo de la Catedral, Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana , documenting the struggle for freedom during the regimes of Trujillo and Balaguer , Museo Duarte , dedicated to

1944-458: The New World . The city's Colonial Zone was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . Santo Domingo was called Ciudad Trujillo ( Spanish pronunciation: [sjuˈðað tɾuˈxiʝo] ), from 1936 to 1961, after the Dominican Republic's dictator, Rafael Trujillo , named the capital after himself. Following his assassination, the city resumed its original designation. Santo Domingo

2016-584: The Treaty of Ryswick included the acknowledgement by Spain of France's dominion over the Western third of the island, now Haiti . During the 18th century, privateers from Santo Domingo patrolled the Caribbean , capturing numerous enemy merchantment . From 1795 to 1822, the city changed hands several times along with the colony it headed. It was ceded to France in 1795. The city was briefly captured by Haitian rebels in 1801, recovered by France in 1802, endured

2088-600: The late Middle Ages . The Church and Convent of los Dominicos is the oldest Catholic building in continuous use in the Americas , and was the headquarters of the first university in the Americas . The city's most important historical buildings include the Catedral Santa María La Menor , the first cathedral of the Americas, which states its distinction; the Alcázar de Colón , the first castle in

2160-522: The municipal mayor's office . Sector regions : Santo Domingo is the center of the national government of the Dominican Republic. The President's office and ministries, National Congress, Supreme Court of Justice, and other main government institutions are located in the metropolitan area. The city is administered by the Ayuntamiento del Distrito Nacional (City Hall), which is responsible for municipal functions. The current mayor of Santo Domingo

2232-538: The "Gateway to the Caribbean" and the chief town in Hispaniola from then on. Expeditions which led to Ponce de León 's colonization of Puerto Rico , Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar 's colonization of Cuba , \Hernán Cortés ' conquest of Mexico , and Vasco Núñez de Balboa 's sighting of the Pacific Ocean were all launched from Santo Domingo. In June 1502, Santo Domingo was destroyed by a major hurricane, and

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2304-509: The Americas occurred in Santo Domingo during 1521, when enslaved Africans led an uprising on Diego Colombus's sugar plantation. In 1586, the privateer Sir Francis Drake captured the city and held it for ransom. A report which reached the English government in May 1586 states that from Santo Domingo he took away 1,200 Englishmen, Frenchmen, Flemings, and "Provincials out of prison, besides 800 of

2376-708: The Americas, once the residence of Viceroy of the Indies Don Diego Colón , a son of Christopher Columbus; the Monasterio de San Francisco , the ruins of the first monastery in the Americas; the Museo de las Casas Reales , in a monumental complex that includes the former Palace of the Governors and the building of the former Royal Audiencia of Santo Domingo ; the Fortaleza Ozama , is one of

2448-488: The Caribbean Sea. Santo Domingo's position on its banks was of great importance to the city's economic development and the growth of trade during colonial times. The Ozama River is where the country's busiest port is located. The average temperature in Santo Domingo varies little, because the tropical trade winds help mitigate the heat and humidity throughout the year. Thanks to these trade winds, Santo Domingo has

2520-685: The Dominican Republic include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet. There are 59 television stations in Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo has the greatest number of television signals in the country. Additional cable television channels are provided by companies like Aster , Cable TV Dominicana, SKY Dominicana , and Telecable. In Santo Domingo there are 100 different stations in AM frequency and 44 in FM frequency. The city has various parks, many of which are relatively large. Santo Domingo (D.N)

2592-758: The Museum of the Dominican Man, with artifacts from the pre-Columbian Taíno civilization, the National Museum of History and Geography, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. Other museums include the Museo Bellapart , a prominent private collection of 19th- and 20th-Century Dominican painting and sculpture and the Museo Prehispanico, a major private collection of pre-Columbian Taíno art. Telecommunications in

2664-581: The Ozama River ringed rebel headquarters on El Conde Street, shattered buildings and started huge fires. Eventually, the fighting would end on August 31, 1965, with 2,850 Dominicans and 44 American servicemen dead. The year 1992 marked the 500th anniversary, El Quinto Centenario, of Christopher Columbus' Discovery of the Americas . The Columbus Lighthouse – Faro a Colón  – was erected in Santo Domingo in honor of this occasion, with an approximate cost of 400 million Dominican pesos . The Ozama River flows 148 kilometers (92 miles) before emptying into

2736-603: The Spanish in 1496, on the east bank of the Ozama River and then moved by Nicolás de Ovando in 1502 to the west bank of the river, the city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas , and was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World , the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo . It is the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery, and fortress in

2808-521: The Spanish settled on the island, and officially from August 5, 1498, Santo Domingo became the oldest European city in the Americas. Bartholomew Columbus founded the settlement and named it La Nueva Isabela, after La Isabela , an earlier settlement in the north named after the Queen of Spain Isabella I . In 1495 it was renamed "Santo Domingo", in honor of Saint Dominic . Santo Domingo came to be known as

2880-493: The Town of Ocean Isle Beach. The park will be at Shallotte Blvd and the ferry landing at the East end of the island. The recreation area will have a gazebo, picnic tables, a fishing pier, and a walkway with steps to the sand. On the island of Ocean Isle Beach the town has recently finished a community area with an amphitheater, playground, small water area and bathrooms. Likewise. a children's play area and public gazebo are located on

2952-403: The area in 1989. The town lobbied members of Congress for federal funding and opened a capital reserve savings account to provide the local share of funding necessary for restoration. Coastal engineers began the project in 2001 and provided high-quality sand for the beach and created a deeper channel for boaters. Judging for the award was based on three criteria: the economic and ecological benefits

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3024-540: The arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, the native Taíno people populated the island which they called Kiskeya ,(mother of all lands) and Ayiti (the land of the high mountains), and which Columbus later named Hispaniola , including the territory of today's Republic of Haiti . At the time, the island's territory consisted of five chiefdoms: Marién, Maguá, Maguana, Jaragua, and Higüey. These were ruled respectively by caciques (chiefs) Guacanagarix, Guarionex, Caonabo , Bohechío, and Cayacoa. Dating from 1493, when

3096-403: The average family size was 2.40. In the town, the population was spread out, with 10.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 45.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males. The median income for a household in the town

3168-402: The beach brings to its community; the short and long-term success of the restoration project; and the challenges each community overcame during the course of the project. Ocean Isle Beach is located in southwest Brunswick County. The town spans the barrier island of Ocean Isle Beach, extending 5 miles (8 km) from Tubbs Inlet on the west to Shallotte Inlet on the east, and a section of

3240-463: The city. Casa de Teatro is the gathering place of avant garde artists, actors, and musicians. It stages art and literature exhibitions and offers painting, drama, and dancing courses and monthly contests for poetry, short stories, and other forms of literature. Santo Domingo is the location of numerous museums, many of which are located in the Zona Colonial district. In the Zona Colonial is

3312-482: The coastal corridor between Wilmington, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . The beach runs east to west and offers a fishing pier, public boat launch facility, direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway , and beach paths every 500 feet (150 m). The Museum of Coastal Carolina offers dioramas on coastal life, a touch tank, a collection of Civil War and Native American artifacts, and

3384-470: The countrey people". Drake's successful capture signaled the decline of Spain's dominion over Hispaniola, which was accentuated in the early 17th century by Spanish policies that resulted in the depopulation of most of the island outside of the capital. An expedition sent by Oliver Cromwell in 1655 attacked the city of Santo Domingo, but the English force was repulsed by a smaller force of local militias and Santo Domingo suffered only 25 dead. In 1697,

3456-619: The country's National Symphony Orchestra; and the Boulevard 27 de Febrero, a pedestrian promenade located on the busy Avenida 27 de Febrero, which displays works of art from prominent Dominican artists and sculptors. Another attraction is the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte , a sports complex in the center of Santo Domingo. This complex was used during the 2003 Pan American Games . In the Plaza de la Cultura are

3528-531: The country, including the cities of San Pedro de Macorís , La Romana , and major tourist sites such as Punta Cana and Bávaro , and to the Samaná Province (in the northeast) via the Samana Highway. In the city, motoconchos (motorcycle taxis), guaguas / voladoras (low quality public buses), and carros públicos / conchos (shared taxis) are common modes of transport. The Santo Domingo Metro

3600-439: The east, and is characterized by its mixed development and its very active nightlife. Santo Domingo has areas of high development, among them Serralles, Naco, Arroyo Hondo, Piantini, Urb Fernandez, Ens. Julieta, Paraiso, Los Prados, Bella Vista, Sarasota and other sectors, where most of the middle class can be found. Bella Vista and La Esperilla are currently the fastest growing sectors with large mega -projects. Gazcue belongs to

3672-497: The first of two U.S. invasions in 1916 when different leaders fought for presidential power and control of the city. The United States intervened, instituting a military leader, Harry Shepard Knapp . U.S. Marines and Dominicans clashed in Santo Domingo on October 24–25, 1916, resulting in the deaths of two U.S. Marines and three Dominicans. The city was struck by hurricane San Zenón in 1930, which caused major damage and killed up to 8,000 people. After its rebuilding, Santo Domingo

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3744-695: The hero of Dominican independence, and the World of Ambar Museum. Plaza de la Cultura also houses the city's most important cultural venues, including the Teatro Nacional (National Theater) and various museums; the Palacio Nacional , which houses the Presidency of the Dominican Republic; the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), a neoclassical building that is the permanent home of

3816-457: The highest is 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) on 29 May 2002. Many of Santo Domingo's most notable landmarks are located within the Zona Colonial district of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. The Colonial Zone, bordered by the Río Ozama, also has a collection of early 16th century buildings, including palatial houses and majestic churches that reflect the architectural style of

3888-567: The hottest. Santo Domingo averages 1,445 millimeters (56.9 in) of rain annually. Its driest months are from December through April; however, due to the trade winds and mountains to the southwest, rain is seen even during these months. Like many other cities in the Caribbean , Santo Domingo is very susceptible to hurricanes. Hurricane Georges caused severe destruction in September 1998. The lowest recorded temperature has been 11.0 °C (51.8 °F) on 5 February 1951 and 7 January 1957 and

3960-554: The images in the Beach Town Posters series are original, conceived of and rendered by Grisanty and signed by the artist. The posters are printed on heavy gloss paper measuring 18 x 24" using CMYK four-color offset printing technology. Santo Domingo Santo Domingo ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanto ðoˈmiŋɡo] meaning " Saint Dominic " but verbatim "Holy Sunday"), once known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán , known as Ciudad Trujillo between 1936 and 1961,

4032-560: The mainland to the north along North Carolina Highway 904 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.7 km ); 3.4 square miles (8.8 km ) is land (74.79%) and the balance water. Weather in Ocean Isle tends to be warm but varied, with the temperature averaging around 88F (31C) during the Summer of 2021, and 58F (14C) during the Winter of 2020. Rainfall

4104-500: The mainland. The park offers a variety of amenities, such as an amphitheater, festival grounds, ball parks, lighted tennis courts, and biking trails. This recreational park is located on Old Georgetown Road and is part of a $ 500,000 federal grant for parks throughout the county. Other projects scheduled is the Shallotte Blvd Recreation Area, which is a joint project between Ocean Isle Beach Land Conservancy and

4176-477: The more traditional southeastern area of the city and is known for its buildings dating from the 1930s to the 1960s. The performing arts are very important in Santo Domingo. The city has its own symphonic orchestra , chamber orchestra, opera company, ballet company, folkloric company, and national theater , including a number of smaller groups. The Plaza of culture is the center of activity, but there are concerts, ballet, folklore, and other performances throughout

4248-501: The new Governor Nicolás de Ovando had it rebuilt on a different site on the other side of the Ozama River . The original layout of the city and a large portion of its defensive wall can still be appreciated today throughout the Colonial Zone, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . Diego Columbus , Christopher Columbus's son, arrived in 1509, assuming the powers of Viceroy and admiral. In 1512, Ferdinand established

4320-491: The opening of the second line, 30,856,515 passengers rode the Santo Domingo Metro in 2012. According to government figures more than 300,000 people ride the 31 kilometer system on a daily basis. In 2018, a 5-kilometer Teleférico de Santo Domingo (aerial cable car) was opened to provide service to the poorest areas in the east and north of the metropolitan area, and serve as a feeder for the metro. The cable car

4392-403: The population. There were 209 households, out of which 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and

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4464-482: The port area and the Zona Colonial and foster a cruise, yacht, and high-end tourism destination. Supported by legislation approved in 2005, the project, developed by the Sans Souci Group, also includes the development of a new sports marina and a 122-acre (0.49 km ) mixed-leisure real estate development adjacent to the port. Santo Domingo is the terminus for four of the five national highways . The city

4536-404: The remaining asphalt from the street have washed up on the beaches. To defend against future flooding, sandbags have been installed under the stilted houses on "second street" and the beaches have been manually expanded. As of 2022, the beaches on the east side of the island have been heavily cleaned and restored. Brunswick County has completed a new 58-acre (23 ha) recreational park on

4608-549: The second U.S. invasion in 1965. U.S. troops engaged in heavy fighting in the streets of Santo Domingo against the Constitucionalistas on June 15 and June 16. Newsweek described it this way: Amid the clatter of automatic weapons, the sharp rattle of .50-caliber guns and the heavy explosions of bazookas and recoilless rifles, the paratroopers of the 82nd U.S. Airborne Division blasted their way four city blocks into Caamaño's bastion. Heavy fire from U.S. guns across

4680-578: The series to include beaches in northern and southern states on the East Coast. His first West Coast beach designs were released in 2009 for three cities in California. The inaugural poster in the series is titled "Rehoboth - Silver Lake Original." All Beach Town Posters depict seaside towns or cities with the exception of four posters portraying Washington, D.C. landmarks. In January 2013, Beach Town Posters partnered with Friends of The Old Seven,

4752-545: The significant pockets of poverty that remain as challenges for the future. Marginalized slum conditions exist mostly in the northeast quadrant of the city with smaller pockets extending across the city. Areas of extensive development include the Poligono Central , which is bordered by the Avenida John F. Kennedy northward 27 February Avenue south, Avenida Winston Churchill to the west and Avenida Máximo Gómez to

4824-622: The surviving sections of the Walls of Santo Domingo, which is the oldest military construction of European origin in the Americas; the Pantéon Nacional , a former Jesuit edifice now hosting the remains of various renowned Dominicans; and the Dominican Convent , the first convent in the Americas. On the north end of Calle Las Damas, the restored and expanded Plaza de España is bordered by Las Atarazanas (former naval yard, now

4896-424: The town. As of the census of 2000, there were 426 people, 209 households, and 141 families residing in the town. The population density was 124.2 inhabitants per square mile (48.0/km ). There were 2,507 housing units at an average density of 731.0 per square mile (282.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White , 0.94% Native American and 0.47% Asian . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of

4968-477: Was $ 67,639, and the median income for a family was $ 65,625. Males had a median income of $ 37,188 versus $ 22,188 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 42,605. About 3.5% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Known as the "Gem of the Brunswick Islands", Ocean Isle Beach is located along

5040-455: Was known officially as Ciudad Trujillo due to the personality cult imposed by dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo , who governed from 1930. Following his assassination in 1961 the city was renamed back to Santo Domingo. In 1962, Juan Bosch was elected to the presidency. He was overthrown seven months later, resulting in a civil war in the capital. Francisco Caamaño led the Constitucionalistas fighting to restore democracy. This would lead to

5112-551: Was made in the Port of the Ozama river adjacent to the Ciudad Colonial aiming to turn Santo Domingo into a port of call for luxury cruise ships and including a privately owned marina. The project is being completed by Sans Soucí Ports S.A. The city proper of Santo Domingo is subdivided into incorporated areas (neighborhoods) called sectores which could be considered as small urban towns. All sectores are serviced directly by

5184-605: Was planned to relieve traffic congestion in the Máximo Gómez and Hermanas Mirabal Avenue . The second line, which opened in April 2013, is meant to relieve the congestion along the Duarte-Kennedy-Centenario Corridor in the city from west to east. As of August 2013, the metro consists of these two lines. Four more lines are planned to be constructed in the near future, for a total of six. Before

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