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This project aimed to enhance the social activities in El Mina public park by incorporating design elements that address the needs of the various community groups. This project is part of the wider MACAN project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and in cooperation with INJAZ Lebanon and El Mina municipality.
The design was developed based on our partners’ community engagement assessment. We engaged with our partners’ Working Group throughout the different phases of the project: from ideation, to design and implementation.
“I have many memories in this park, it was an important part of my childhood. I am happy to see the park well equipped again so my children can build their childhood memories here too."
We reached out to UN-Habitat Lebanon who rehabilitated the park back in 2019 – making it the first inclusive public space in North Lebanon – to ensure that our design aligns with their vision.
We created the first skatepark in North Lebanon, a new landmark destination for young people. We incorporated five inclusive play stations connected by an accessible path. Play items included a playhouse, swings, a slide, pull up bars, spinning cubes and sensory games.
To enhance group gatherings, we added picnic tables, a firepit with circular seatings and added backrests to the existing benches. An ‘I ♥ Mina’ sign and colourful paint across the park were used to amplify its visual appeal.
“The skatepark is now our second home, we are here all day! Before we used to go to Beirut to skate. Now we have a place to practise our passion and grow our community in El Mina."
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