Ipala Master Plan

Understanding ownership

Housing, land, & property rights impact core groups:

Indigenous peoples
Farmers & their families
Ancestral land holders
Unhoused/Displaced peoples
Homestead owners & new generations

Understanding the relationships and obstacles to ownership allow the community to identify inclusive support networks.

COmmunity input

Working with local governance, the COCODE, & residents allows multiple perspectives to be incorporated.

A series of 'Key Player' cards were developed to identify stakeholder groups and an interactive community map was made to share with residents.

This activity allowed residents to respond in real time to topics of interest and identify areas of importance using the cards and map.

Climate crisis

Environmental conditions make the area prone to intense drought & flooding seasons, impacting the health & well-being of residents.

Parametric analysis models were utilized to review land use & environmental intervention strategies that respond to current & future climate conditions.

Indigenous stewardship

Documenting living & ecological conditions supports identification of native species & responsible land management practices for generations.

Using methods of the traditional Milpa system native to the region, new technology is incorporated to meet modern demands of residents. The inclusion of agroforest frameworks helps preserve the ecology, heritage, & cultural practices of the community.

mapping resources

Documenting existing resources, impacts, & goals.

Proposal

Master Plan concepts & design goals.

Using methods of the traditional Milpa system native to the region, new technology is incorporated to meet modern demands of residents. The inclusion of agroforest frameworks helps preserve the ecology, heritage, & cultural practices of the community.