First ever community-designed park in Davao to rise in Matina

Kasadya Park, the first ever community-designed park in Davao City to be developed at Davao Executive Homes in Matina Crossing officially broke ground over the weekend.

The ceremony, which was highlighted with the planting of native flowering tree seedlings such as “malabulak,” was graced by Councilor Temujin ‘Tek’ Ocampo, Barangay Captain Joel Santes, Architect Jim Palma of

United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) -Kadayawan Dabaw Chapter, purok officials, Davao Design Society (DDS), Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), guests, and residents of the area.

The establishment of the park aims to provide a recreational space for the community while promoting environmental sustainability.

“For the residents, creating a recreational and environmentally friendly park is a dream come true,” said IDIS executive director Mark Peñalver.

He also said this is the first community-designed park in Davao City thru placemaking, which is a planning approach capitalizing on the local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential.

“Through placemaking, we create public spaces that improve FFIRST, P10