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The park won three awards in 2010 of the XIX Edition of the "Obras Cemex" Award in the categories of
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The park was designed by Bonnin Orozco
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judges considered many factors including: the water canals that used to be contaminated are now positive element to the area. Also light contamination was eliminated in consideration to sea turtles and local trees were planned.
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