Guevara Rain Garden

After

Before

Date 2023-2024
Status Built
Team Región Australdsd
Client Playón de Chacarita community. Funded by re:arc Institute (Denmark). Support: IVC Buenos Aires
Location Playon de Chacarita, Buenos Aires, Argentina

As part of the Playon Network project, the Jardín de Guevara is located on a plot facing the street of the same name, at the corner of one of the passages leading into the block, serving as an entry point for residents of the area. Previously, this space was characterized as a dumping ground for garbage and construction materials and frequently experienced flooding.

The intervention seeks to transform this plot into a rain garden. The landscape design incorporates plant species that enhance rainwater absorption and help mitigate the urban heat island effect, while also improving urban quality. The project prioritized preserving most of the surface as unpaved, interrupted only by a path that ensures accessibility for the residents adjacent to the intervention.

Although the maintenance of this space falls under public management, the creation of the garden has fostered significant community engagement. Residents actively participate in watering, plant care, and the introduction of new plant species.