In a major milestone for one of the Caribbean’s most ambitious smart urban development projects, CLERHP’s Larimar City & Resort initiative based in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic has formalized a strategic partnership with global mobility leader TK Elevator (TKE) and local Dominican firm JCQ Ingeniería en Ascensores. This collaboration will deliver custom vertical mobility solutions for all planned segments of the massive mixed-use complex, spanning residential neighborhoods, hospitality venues, and commercial spaces.
The partnership unites two complementary players in the elevator and accessibility space: TK Elevator, a world-leading provider of next-generation elevator and urban mobility technology, and JCQ Ingeniería en Ascensores, TKE’s officially authorized distributor and installation specialist in the Dominican Republic. From the outset, the alliance has been aligned to advance the core mission of Larimar City & Resort: building a cutting-edge modern urban hub that meets global benchmarks for innovation, public safety, construction quality, and environmental sustainability.
Juan Andrés Romero, who serves dual roles as president of developer CLERHP and CEO of the Larimar City & Resort project, emphasized that the new agreement underscores the project’s longstanding commitment to partnering with industry-leading firms with global recognition. By integrating TKE’s industry-leading mobility technology with JCQ’s deep local market expertise and on-the-ground experience, the partnership strengthens Larimar City’s core goal of establishing itself as a gold standard for forward-thinking urban development across the entire Caribbean region.
The cross-company agreement was coordinated through CLERHP’s internal Purchasing, Logistics, and Fleet Department. Pedro Alcalá Ruiz, the department’s manager, stressed that seamless, efficient vertical mobility is a non-negotiable foundation for building a comfortable, fully accessible environment for both future residents and visiting tourists. He framed reliable mobility infrastructure as a foundational component of the smart city’s overall design and functional capabilities, rather than an afterthought in development planning.
With a global footprint spanning more than 100 countries, TK Elevator brings decades of specialized experience delivering mobility solutions to residential, hospitality, and large-scale infrastructure projects across the globe. The addition of TKE and JCQ to the project’s growing roster of strategic partners not only expands Larimar City’s professional network but also reinforces its overarching vision of delivering a high-caliber, technology-first urban destination that attracts investment and visitors from across the world.