1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Evaluation and learning
Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process
Yes
Actors involved in the assessment, monitoring or evaluation of NBS impacts
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Type of indicators
Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
Name of any specific impact assessment tools
Unknown.
Use of GIS in mapping impacts
No evidence in public records
Cost-benefit analysis
Unknown
Community satisfaction
Trade-offs & Negative impacts
Measures to prevent gentrification or displacement
Multiple impacts delivery (climate, biodiversity, just community)
Yes
Goal setting and impacts delivery
Yes, from the planning phase the project aimed to address issues in these three key priority areas and it also delivered benefits across these three areas.
Reaching original project goals
Please specify the achievements of the project goals
Climate action and Biodiversity:
-Expected enhanced carbon sequestration: "Each tree we plant has a function, which is basically to absorb CO2 or carbon dioxide, and obviously minimize everything that is global warming" (13).
-Expected improved resilience against landslides: "Tasks are carried out to mitigate possible geological movements, with the care of trees and reforestation" (10).
-Achieved improved air quality: "It is also considered the “lungs of the city” due to the presence of trees" (14).
-Achieved improved waste management: "The cleaning of solid waste and various materials found on both sides of Poeta Avenue will be carried out" (10).
-Achieved increase in protected green space areas; "The need to establish plans and projects for its preservation, conservation and maintenance was defined" (14).
-Achieved increased number of protection areas: "On April 6 we were finally able to obtain a categorization for the protected areas, among which are our Central Urban Park" (10).
-Achieved increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems: "It is a refuge for birds adapted to urban areas, as it is considered a recreation space and urban attraction for ecotourism purposes" (12).
-Expected reduced biodiversity loss: "It is a refuge for birds adapted to urban areas, as it is considered a recreation space and urban attraction for ecotourism purposes" (12).
Social justice and community:
"-Achieved improved social cohesion: "with recreational activities that help to better learn social values" (14).
-Achieved improved liveability: "spaces for rest, cultural activity, areas for children and other entertainment that will improve the quality of life of the people of La Paz” (5).
-Achieved improved access to urban green space: "The park will be equipped with drinking fountains and public bathrooms, as well as connectors such as walkways, pedestrian crossings and corridors" (4).
-Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise: "For sports enthusiasts, there's the Zapata field and a dedicated cycle path" (1).
-Expected protection of historic and cultural landscape / infrastructure: "The memory and future of the city of La Paz will be two vital topics that will be expressed in a space in the park in order to value the historical area of the city" (4).
-Expected increased sense of place identity, memory and belonging: "The memory and future of the city of La Paz will be two vital topics that will be expressed in a space in the park in order to value the historical area of the city" (4).
-Achieved increased appreciation for natural spaces: "It is also considered the “lungs of the city” due to the presence of trees that encourage the preservation and care of the environment" (14).
-Achieved increased knowledge of locals about local nature: "La Paz we have a special responsibility, we are guardians of some impressive and biodiverse landscapes that are also paradigms in the world. From our mountains, our valleys, our rivers, to our pure air, every element of this city and its natural environment is invaluable” (13). "
-Expected enhanced carbon sequestration: "Each tree we plant has a function, which is basically to absorb CO2 or carbon dioxide, and obviously minimize everything that is global warming" (13).
-Expected improved resilience against landslides: "Tasks are carried out to mitigate possible geological movements, with the care of trees and reforestation" (10).
-Achieved improved air quality: "It is also considered the “lungs of the city” due to the presence of trees" (14).
-Achieved improved waste management: "The cleaning of solid waste and various materials found on both sides of Poeta Avenue will be carried out" (10).
-Achieved increase in protected green space areas; "The need to establish plans and projects for its preservation, conservation and maintenance was defined" (14).
-Achieved increased number of protection areas: "On April 6 we were finally able to obtain a categorization for the protected areas, among which are our Central Urban Park" (10).
-Achieved increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems: "It is a refuge for birds adapted to urban areas, as it is considered a recreation space and urban attraction for ecotourism purposes" (12).
-Expected reduced biodiversity loss: "It is a refuge for birds adapted to urban areas, as it is considered a recreation space and urban attraction for ecotourism purposes" (12).
Social justice and community:
"-Achieved improved social cohesion: "with recreational activities that help to better learn social values" (14).
-Achieved improved liveability: "spaces for rest, cultural activity, areas for children and other entertainment that will improve the quality of life of the people of La Paz” (5).
-Achieved improved access to urban green space: "The park will be equipped with drinking fountains and public bathrooms, as well as connectors such as walkways, pedestrian crossings and corridors" (4).
-Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise: "For sports enthusiasts, there's the Zapata field and a dedicated cycle path" (1).
-Expected protection of historic and cultural landscape / infrastructure: "The memory and future of the city of La Paz will be two vital topics that will be expressed in a space in the park in order to value the historical area of the city" (4).
-Expected increased sense of place identity, memory and belonging: "The memory and future of the city of La Paz will be two vital topics that will be expressed in a space in the park in order to value the historical area of the city" (4).
-Achieved increased appreciation for natural spaces: "It is also considered the “lungs of the city” due to the presence of trees that encourage the preservation and care of the environment" (14).
-Achieved increased knowledge of locals about local nature: "La Paz we have a special responsibility, we are guardians of some impressive and biodiverse landscapes that are also paradigms in the world. From our mountains, our valleys, our rivers, to our pure air, every element of this city and its natural environment is invaluable” (13). "
Long-term perspective
Unknown: No information about the project's long-term sustainability.
Cost-effective solutions
Unknown
Equitable impacts
Transformative capacity
Magnitude of change
Application of lessons learned
Perception of Environmental Change
Unknown
6. Sources
1.
GPSMyCity (n.d.). Parque Urbano Central (Central Urban Park), La Paz. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
2.
Municipalidad de la Paz (2000). Ordenanza-municipal-2000-ch. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
3.
ANF Agencia de Noticias Fides Bolivia (2002). PUC fue adjudicado al proyecto del alemán Alex Loher. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
4.
Miranda, J.M. (2002). Parque Urbano de La Paz_ El proyecto se expone en la Oficialía Mayor de Culturas. Bolivia.com, Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
5.
Bolivia.com (2005). El Parque Urbano Central de La Paz ya es realidad. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
6.
ANF Agencia de Noticias Fides Bolivia (2005). Trotadores y bici senda_ el Parque Urbano Central da su tercer paso este año. . Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
7.
El Diario (2019). Realizarán mantenimiento del Parque Urbano Central. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
8.
ANF Agencia de Noticias Fides Bolivia (2005). La Vía Balcón del Parque Urbano cobra forma en el sector del cerro Laikacota. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
9.
Red Uno de Bolivia (2023). Cierran el playón A del Parque Urbano de La Paz y perjudica a feriantes de la Alasita. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
10.
El Diario (2024). Alcaldía impulsa revitalización del Parque Urbano Central . Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
11.
Ciencia Ciudadana (2022). Reto Ciudad Naturaleza - Ciencia Ciudadana. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
12.
Agencia Municipal de Noticias La Paz (2024). Inician tareas de limpieza y riego del Parque Urbano Central en el Día Mundial de la Madre Tierra. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
13.
Agencia Municipal de Noticias (2022). El Parque Urbano Central, un espacio natural con una variada flora y fauna . Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
14.
El Diario (2012). Doce años del Parque Urbano Central se festejan con juegos y actividades. Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
15.
ANF Agencia de Noticias Fides Bolivia (2003). BID aprobará SUS.20 millones para el Parque Urbano Central. Accessed on September 16, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
16.
Mauricio Manzoni (2012). Concurso Internacional Parque Urbano La Paz . Accessed on September 15, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
17.
Secretaría Municipal de Planificación (2018). Cartillas Macrodistritales - Centro. Gobierno Autónomo Municipal de La Paz, p. 2 & 4 & 27 & 30. Accessed on September 16, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
18.
Gobierno Municipal de La Paz (2022). Plan de gobierno la paz en paz y moderna 2021-2026. Accessed on September 16, 2024, [Source link] [Archive];
Public Images
Image
One of the viewpoints of the park
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=parque+urbano+central+la+paz#lpg=ik:CAoSLEFGMVFpcE1vMmlsNGtIUml2MXdaQlNSamdadnhhTWE2RlJidy1pOHdxRkRX
Image
Volunteers cleaning and planting
https://www.eldiario.net/portal/2024/04/22/alcaldia-impulsa-revitalizacion-del-parque-urbano-central/

