El Guiniguada, a benchmark of resilient urbanism
A resilient regeneration of the Guiniguada Ravine.
The architect, landscape designer, and urban planner Miriam García, director of the prestigious studio LANDLAB, has been selected as part of the jury for the international competition for the transformation of Barranco de Guiniguada, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her presence brings an expert, committed, and deeply critical perspective on traditional urban models that have neglected the ecological and social value of natural spaces.
During her visit to the city, García toured the ravine area to firsthand observe the current conditions of disconnection between the historic neighborhoods of Triana and Vegueta, separated by a space now dominated by road infrastructure. Faced with this reality, the expert highlighted the enormous regeneration potential contained within this strategic enclave, emphasizing that the intervention should not be limited to an elevated walkway, but should become an example of renaturalization and climate adaptation.
"Few cities are truly prepared to face the climate crisis," he stated. "You can't keep building hotels without a resilient coast, and the same applies to our urban systems." This project can mark a turning point in how the Canary Islands approach the integration of infrastructure, landscape, and citizen well-being.
With more than 40,000 m2 planned for pedestrian and cyclist spaces, the new crossing over the Guiniguada aims to reconnect not only neighborhoods but also communities and urban ecosystems. The participation of Miriam García, an international expert in nature-based solutions and sustainable urban planning, reinforces Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's commitment to advancing towards a more human, green, and future-ready urban model.