L architecture, history, nature and culture have been linked in a project designed for a rural community more emblematic of the country by the feat of the Mirabal sisters. It’s tata Ecoparque of Peace, an architectural proposal of three young professionals who won a competition to build an eco-cultural park in Ojo de Agua, Salcedo. In 15.867 meters donated by the Foundation Hermanas Mirabal, located next to the memorial museum to honor the heroes will rise salcedenses the Ecopark La Paz, which highlights three elements that will trail the names of Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa Mirabal .

They trails are part of an eco-cultural route linking the museum of the sisters, which was the home of Patria Mirabal; the monument with its sphinxes and called Cerro de la Cruz or Rock of New World, where the flower grows identifying community, which has the scientific name of Salcedoa mirabaliarum. The architects Michelle de la Cruz, Paloma Hernandez and Oliver Guillen won the contest organized by the Leon Jimenes Group, Fudancion the Mirabal sisters, the Botanical Garden Rafael Moscoso Puello, the Provincial Technical Bureau, Inc., the City Council of the Municipality of Salcedo and Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

“As the concept is ecological, as well as historical, They had to include a route through the museum, then go ecopark, which has a museum and three other roads or trails that represent each sister, and allow approaching the wall giving information on the nature, “says Hernandez. The arrangement of the streets and housing environment farmers who are a vital part of the landscape of Ojo de Agua in the proposal comes from the architects, who understand that a work such must see the whole community. A research center, that provides, among other things, the origin of the flower that symbolizes Salcedo is part of the project. Michelle de la Cruz who has learned about an advertisement in a newspaper contest, cut and taught their peers. Put your hands up to work and delivered the work that earned the highest merit. The construction of the works is the challenge. The sponsors are confident that this year will get the funds to start.

AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT

Secretariat of the environment depends to a great extent the realization of the work, because it was the same entity that released the partnership agreement it signed with community entities in the province of Salcedo to create the ecopark. “This project is a public and private effort to make available to the community of predominantly endemic species Salcedo Dominican Republic, contributing to environmental education not only of salcedenses, but of all who visit the country,” said then Secretary of the Environment, Max Puig. The agreement provides technical support from the Ministry of Environment for operation, management and environmental consultancy center, through the  technicians of the institution and the National Botanical Garden. On the occasion of signing the agreement, Miltiades Mejia, director of the National Botanical Garden, said the ecopark will become a center for genetic studies of local flora, because in the live environment Salcedoa mirabaliarum, which he described as a genus new to science discovered in Rock of the New World, in the Northern Andes, dedicated to the Mirabal sisters, born in Ojo de Agua, Salcedo.

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?

The Interoceanic Region Authority (ARI) under a lease granted in August 2004 to the Rotary Club Panama Nordeste (CRPND), supported by the Pan American Association for the Conservation (GAIA Panama) and other organizations, an area of forest 372 hectares of humid tropical, located on the west side of the Panama Canal, to develop a recreation area and public education that benefits the community.

According to Nestor Correa, leader of the project, the aim is to develop an ecological park in the area west of the Panama Canal, through which a process of education and entertainment for the Panamanian population, while contributing to the conservation and preservation of environment and biodiversity.

The specific objectives are:

• Protect and maximize existing resources
• Highlight the historical and cultural development
• Contribute to economic development and social development
• Creating new options for tourism
• Increase the number of jobs for the Panamanian population
• Reaching the expansion of the metropolitan area and the western
• Protect the watershed of the Panama Canal and the natural resources

Contributions from individuals and the community at large are greatly appreciated. We are asking for non-perishable food items, including canned goods, and staples such as rice, beans, and pasta. We are also working to find new or gently used clothing items for infants, toddlers, children, teens and adults – remember, during this time of year, winter weight clothing is a priority!

To find out more about the Food and Clothing Bank, or to offer a contribution, see us at the Community Center, or call Albert Vargas, Gloria Vargas, or Food/Clothing Bank Coordinator Mario Moya at (323) 666-9239.

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FRANKLIN HILLS is a lovely, historic neighborhood in the midst of the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles. The distinctive Shakespeare Bridge, completed in 1926, led the way for development of a unique community which embodies the best of LA. The people who live in Franklin Hills are multi-cultural, multi-talented, span a wide income range, and yet compose a harmonious community. The beautiful homes, schools and libraries in the area reflect the architectural grace of Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner and others. Cultural amenities include the Greek Theater, Griffith Park and Observatory and Barnsdall Park. The view from Franklin Hills stretches all the way from Mt. Baldy to Malibu – from a rich history to the future of Los Angeles.
THE EARLY YEARS of Hollywood give Franklin Hills much of its historical luster. Silent movie classics were filmed in the area by directors like D. W. Griffith. And the old Vitagraph Studio lot where Disney-owned ABC Television now stands started cranking out films in 1916. The first Walt Disney animation studio once occupied the site of the Gelson’s Market on Hyperion. In the late 1920′s Walt and his brother Roy built matching houses at the corner of St. George St. and Lyric Ave. Along the five block walk between their houses and the studio site you’ll find the quaint cottages that inspired the home of the seven dwarfs in Snow White.

Details of the tour

The Historical Park was established by the Central Bank of Ecuador in order to preserve the culture and customs of the Costa Ecuadorian The park gives us an opportunity to discover the traditions and roots of our culture. Visitors come to an unknown part of the world.

Additional Information

The Historical Park was established by the Central Bank of Ecuador in order to preserve the culture and customs of the Costa Ecuadorian The park gives us an opportunity to discover the traditions and roots of our culture. Visitors come to an unknown part of the world.

The park is divided into three sections, each of which is dedicated to preserving an important part of our history: Wildlife, Traditions, Architecture and Urban.

The Wildlife Area: This area was designed to restore and preserve the vegetation, flora and fauna of the original ecosystem most representative of this area, such as mangrove swamps and tropical dry forest, which in the past were abundant in the province of Guayas.

The Urban Architectural Zone: In 1980, the Central Bank of Ecuador rescued four buildings of great historical value and importance. These buildings have been rebuilt in the Historical Park, recreating the architectural style of the era through the design of interior spaces and exteriors. This allows visitors to have a unique perspective on what was Guayaquil in the early twentieth century, and the feeling of having fallen back in time.

Area Traditions: In this area, the Historical Park is trying to establish a close relationship between the lifestyles, habits and production of the coastal area of the nineteenth and twentieth century, which has been a resurgence of the national economy due to cocoa production. There plantation of medicinal plants and horticulture.

Enjoy lunch in one of the charming restaurants in Guayaquil.

- Wear light clothes for warm weather, comfortable walking shoes, hat or cap, insect repellent.
- Do not use perfume or scented creams that attract the insects.
- The average temperature during the day is: 22 ° to 32 ° C / 70 ° to 90 ° F.
- Elevation: sea level