Parque Humedal La Babilla: Arquitectura del paisaje biocéntrica para la reconciliación socioecológica en Cali, Colombia. = La Babilla wetland park: Biocentric Landscape desing for Socio-ecological reconciliation in Cali, Colombia.

This thesis investigates how landscape architecture can reconcile the relationship between inhabitants and the natural environment, focusing on La Babilla Park in Cali, Colombia. The study identifies the root causes of disconnection between people and nature, explores solutions, and applies them to design. Using a multi-scale methodology, encompassing tangible variables such as urban and ecological structure maps, alongside intangible factors derived from surveys and data analysis. A literature review focused on theories related to disconnection dimensions and biocentrism informed the approach. By correlating this information, the study identified key issues in the community and developed strategies and principles to guide the design process. The resulting design addresses both physical and intangible causes of disconnection, implementing strategies to overcome physical barriers that hinder ecological and anthropic connections. Centered on three core objectives—inspire, educate, and foster—the design introduces elements that integrate habitats for local species while making them visible and relatable to visitors. By creating sensory, educational, and interactive experiences, the park becomes a catalyst for a cultural shift, inspiring the community to rediscover, reconnect with, and reimagine its relationship with the natural heritage.