Summary

Poligono 108 is a neighborhood located in the western part of the city of Merida Yucatan with approximately 2500 homes.

Actions and Implementation

The project promoted by Fundacion Hogares included the intervention of 3,730 sq/m of public space that benefited 8,432 residents. The key to the success of this project was the community engagement strategy. The project was designed by an environmental operation workshop hired by Fundacion Hogares whom worked the rehabilitation program for public space within the housing unit and which was developed in nine stages. The premise of the project was to make use of local and residual materials and to bring back to life the public areas which had been abandoned by the community due to the lack of sitting areas and accessibility.

Innovative Initiative

Empowerment in the urban space – integrated design

Resources devoted to delivery

Know more: http://www.worldurbancampaign.org/regenerating-public-space-merida-yucat%C3%A1n-mexico