La Pastora Natural Reserve Park +
La Silla Riparian Park
through a Forgotten Urban Landmark
The great Rio La Silla Ecological Park, formerly known as La Pastora Park, was born as part of one of the environmental compensation projects for a new and adjacent development, the BBVA Stadium. This involved the renovation, maintenance, and management of a forgotten urban landmark that had been closed for more than 18 years.
Keywords
Innovation
Water Efficiency
Sustainable
Sociability
Innovation
Water Efficiency
Sustainable
Sociability
Master Plan
Urban Design
Landscape Architecure
Size: 200,000 m2
Location: Guadalupe, Mexico
Steel Structures: Garza Ponce
Year: 2013
Urban Design
Landscape Architecure
Size: 200,000 m2
Location: Guadalupe, Mexico
Steel Structures: Garza Ponce
Year: 2013
Now, it is an urban connection filled with plant and animal diversity that has returned to restore the ecological services it once provided. This new urban forest park currently covers 20 hectares and follows 13 km along the Rio La Silla, making it the largest intervened green area in the city.
This has resulted in an open and natural space that has improved the quality of life for residents by integrating their daily routines with this linear riverside park.
Preserve, Recycle, Enhance, Reforest
The architectural project was based on the restoration and recovery of a natural space that had suffered significant deterioration with the main design ideas being to preserve the architectural structure of the park by maintaining the existing circulation system, the configuration of gathering spaces with basic services, and the internal hydrological system; recycle materials and resources by reusing them in the restoration process; enhance the legibility of the park by facilitating users' understanding and orientation within it through an established hierarchy in the walkway system and naming the different areas; and reforest deforested areas with trees of native species already existing in the park.
Located at the foothills of Cerro La Silla and adjacent to the river of the same name, the only living river in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, it has become a sports and cultural landmark that allows Monterrey football to actively participate in the ecological, social, and economic development of the State of Nuevo León.
Connecting Urban Green Spaces
Situated along 13 kilometers, the Linear Ecological Park spans over 130 hectares, serving as a crucial link between 5 public parks in the city. This initiative aims to protect natural resources, promote environmental education, and foster healthy outdoor activities. Notably, it strengthens ecological resilience by restoring riverbanks with native vegetation and implementing stormwater management systems. Furthermore, the park's design encourages community engagement and appreciation for nature, offering recreational areas and educational opportunities.
Sustainable Development
This project encompasses a range of sustainability objectives, including job creation and long-term ecological preservation. By planting over 2,000 trees of native species and restoring a 25-hectare forest area, it contributes to biodiversity conservation and mitigates the effects of climate change. Additionally, the initiative celebrates the region's cultural heritage by preserving historical landmarks and integrating them into the park's design. Overall, the Linear Ecological Park represents a holistic approach to urban planning, balancing environmental conservation, social well-being, and economic growth.
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