We are thrilled that the Mangrove Park in Curaçao has officially opened its doors. This article beautifully describes the process “from mosquito nest to public park.”

Mangroves are crucial to marine life and shorebirds. Yet more mangroves are disappearing on Curaçao than are being added. So it is a good thing that there is a new Mangrove Park.

Nowhere else in the city center do we have such a high concentration of greenery of such a large size (about 275mx275m). Even before its transformation, walking along the few existing trails offered a unique experience—if you could manage the unpleasant stench. The calming absence of city noise, the chirping of birds, and the lush greenery create a true urban oasis.

In this article you can read about the process of designing a new city park.