This document discusses efforts to transform and develop the Minas region of Uruguay through cooperation between local actors and researchers. It describes several activities that took place, including interviews with over 50 local people about the past, present and future of the region. The initial results of the interviews identified agreements and difficulties in various areas, and statistical information about local opinions. The results were presented at the Second International Seminar on Territorial Intelligence in Minas to help guide further discussion and perspectives on development.