TACTICAL ACTIVATIONS

The Quilicura Clean and Safe project was a milestone in transforming a dumpsite into a public gathering space through an incremental strategy that achieved both short- and long-term goals. Among its highlights, the project included an Okuplaza, featuring workshops, talks, and community activities that promoted the use of the site and strengthened connections among residents.

In the area where 180 tons of debris were removed, innovations were introduced, such as a metal structure with a reed canopy providing shade and a photocatalytic walkway capable of reducing CO2 emissions, fostering environmental sustainability.

Activities and Results

• Participatory workshops and community dialogues addressed topics like waste management, environmental issues, and space design.

• Community surveys:

  • 84.2% of participants expressed a desire for a park or recreational area.

  • 93.8% believed the project positively impacted the environment.

  • 83.7% appreciated its positive community impact.

Okuplaza: More Than an Event

The main event included activities such as:

• Seed bomb creation and reforestation using the Miyawaki method.

• Vermiculture workshops and art exhibitions.

• Recreational spaces that connected neighbors to the site and to each other.

Experts emphasized the project's value in educating about waste, biodiversity, and community engagement, highlighting the potential for these interventions to be replicated in other communities. The Okuplaza proved to be a powerful tool for aligning public, private, and community efforts toward building a sustainable and collaborative future.