Taguig morphs dumpsites into parks

Taguig City has transformed two dumpsites into recreational sites in “striking a balance between modernization and tradition, as well as advancement and caring for the environment.”

The two parks — located in Barangay Lower Bicutan, namely the Taguig Lakefront Community (TLC) Park and the Taguig Integrated Urban Farm — have become must-visit places for the people of the city.

A makeover turned a dumpsite into the TLC Park, a 600-square-meter lot.

“We are creating a place where every visitor, regardless of their social status, can enjoy themselves,” said Taguig Manpower Training Center officer-in-charge Maria Anabelle “Bingle” Santos.

TLC Park offers activities like traditional Filipino games, a train ride for toddlers, biking for families, film showings for friends.

“We’re trying to teach people that all this is possible in the city setting,” said Mayor Lani Cayetano. “You can turn neglected spaces into places of engagement or showcases of livability.”

“You can carve out in-city spaces so you can take people’s minds off all the hustle and bustle and provide them a place to slow down, breathe deep and appreciate life,” she said.

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