Ecological river remediation park

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Urban context surrounding the master plan of the park.

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    Jury member Bruno Stagno (l-r) presents a Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America to Mario Schjetnan and Marco Arturo Gonzalez of Grupo de Diseño Urbano for “Ecological river remediation park” in Morelia, Mexico.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": General view of the park from the cleaning lagoon.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Main access routes.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Ecological park’s aerating lake.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Agricultural area and market.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Cultural Center complex.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Cultural Center from entrance.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Market stall prototype.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Picnic area.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Cultural Center portico.

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    Project entry 2008 Latin America - "Ecological river remediation park, Morelia, Mexico": Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Latin America winners: (l-r) Mario Schjetnan, Martha Patricia Galan, Marco Aturo Gonzalez.

  • Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008–2009 Latin America

From a flood-prone parcel of communal land, this entry creates a public park, and more – an ecosystem, cultural center and commercial market garden – in a partnership involving local farmers, public authorities and NGOs. A series of lakes biologically treats waste-water, provides fishing opportunities and gives water birds a home.

By Mario Schjetnan - Grupo de Diseño Urbano, Mexico City, Mexico and

Ideas: Ecosystem Restoration

From a flood-prone parcel of communal land, the Ecological river remediation park creates a public park, and more – an ecosystem, cultural center and commercial market garden – in a partnership involving local farmers, public authorities and NGOs.

A series of lakes biologically treats waste-water, provides fishing opportunities and gives water birds a home.

Ecological river remediation park

Project authors

  • Mario Schjetnan

    Grupo de Diseño Urbano

    Mexico

  • Martha Galan

    Grupo de Diseño Urbano

    Mexico

  • Marco Gonzalez

    Grupo de Diseño Urbano

    Mexico

Project updates

October 23, 2008 | winners for Latin America announced | Mexico City, Mexico

Holcim Awards honor sustainable construction in Latin America

The winning projects of the second Holcim Awards competition for Sustainable Construction in Latin America were announced at a ceremony in Mexico City. Total prize money of USD 270,000 was presented to twelve projects from across the region that deliver innovative solutions to social housing, energy efficiency, and the revitalization of communities and water resources.

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July 10, 2008 | Regional Jury Report – Latin America | Mexico City, Mexico

“Substantial contributions to social welfare, its environmental achievements and the successful public-private partnership” – Holcim Awards Jury

This project focuses on four social, environmental and urban objectives: To create a metropolitan park for Morelia in the province of Michoacan, Mexico; to provide new job opportunities for the community farmers; to install an effective flood control system; and to revitalize a heavily contaminated drainage channel.

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February 29, 2008 | Project Entry & Details | Morelia, Mexico

Project Entry 2008 for Latin America

From a flood-prone parcel of communal land, the Ecological river remediation park creates a public park, and more – an ecosystem, cultural center and commercial market garden – in a partnership involving local farmers, public authorities and NGOs. A series of lakes biologically treats waste-water, provides fishing opportunities and gives water birds a home.

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Location

pin Morelia, Mexico

Morelia, Mexico