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Parque Remediador
This project reimagines an active construction-debris dumping ground as a regenerative public park that restores ecological function while strengthening a neighborhood with limited infrastructure and economic opportunity. My work focused on designing a phased implementation strategy that transforms contaminated land into a community-driven landscape. Through three stages—initial stabilization and soil remediation, ecological reintroduction, and community-led economic programming—the design ensures local residents become co-creators and long-term stewards of the site. Each phase builds social and environmental value, aligning improved public space with opportunities for entrepreneurship, education, and stewardship.
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Skills
Phased masterplanning integrating remediation, ecology, and economic development
Ecological assessment and native species reintroduction strategies
Research and design of circular biocarbon and energy systems
Community-centered design and participatory project frameworks
Systems thinking applied to soil, water, and social infrastructure
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I conducted an ecological assessment to identify native species that would anchor the site's recovery, including reintroducing willow trees with natural phytoremediation properties to filter toxins from the soil. I also led the research and system design behind the project’s biocarbon cycle, which transforms on-site debris into both biochar—used to enrich soil and sold as a revenue-generating product—and thermal energy that powers a generator circulating water through the remediation wetlands. This closed-loop system reduces waste, treats polluted water, and supports sustainable economic activity, positioning the park as a living demonstration of ecological repair and community resilience.
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