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Huelva's Isla Chica Faces Severe Green Space Deficit, Architect Reveals
Huelva, Spain – The Isla Chica neighborhood in Huelva faces a significant urban planning challenge, specifically concerning the scarcity of green spaces for its residents. A recent analysis conducted by local architectural firm Al Futuro Arquitectura highlights that Isla Chica, despite being the city's most densely populated district, possesses the lowest per-capita allocation of parkland. According to the firm's representative, Luis A., the current provision of green spaces in Isla Chica is drastically below international recommendations. "The World Health Organization suggests a minimum of 9 square meters of green space per inhabitant," Luis A. stated, "yet Isla Chica barely reaches 2 square meters, and much of what is considered 'green space' is concentrated in areas not directly serving the neighborhood." He further elaborated that a significant park often associated with Isla Chica, in fact, belongs to the adjacent Huerta Mena district, exacerbating the local deficit. The analysis also reviewed past and present urban development proposals. A 2003 project envisioned 21,000 square meters of street-level park space. In contrast, a more recent plan includes only 15,000 square meters, with approximately half of this area being covered, limiting its accessibility and utility as open green space. "To meet the minimum standard of 3 square meters per inhabitant, considering the surrounding areas that also lack green spaces, Isla Chica would require an additional 180,000 square meters of parkland," Luis A. explained, "which is equivalent to ten more parks of the size currently available." This situation underscores a pressing need for urban planners and local authorities to prioritize and implement comprehensive solutions for enhancing green infrastructure in Huelva's most populous areas.
