During a lunch break we went for a walk in the BAM park, (Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano) and specifically a corner of this green oasis in the heart of Milan: the “water lily pond”.

It doesn't actually have a name, but everyone calls it that.

A small, enchanting corner that increasingly attracts visitors, especially children.

A biolake with very marked architectural shapes, rich in aquatic species, among which the marvelous water lilies stand out, surrounded by the purple stems of the Pontederia and other aquatic plants.

Of course, there could not be missing the goldfish, the white fish and the moorhens.

I think the right word to define this little surprising corner is: magical.

The BAM park is much, much, much more and in this regard below I leave you a brief description and also some links that can be very useful to you, to learn about its history in more depth and organize a complete visit.

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Enjoy the reading.

Gabriella Ruggieri for 1blog4u

BAM: (Biblioteca degli Alberi, Milano)

The third largest public park in Milan, promoting heightened civic and cultural awareness among all citizens.

BAM was born thanks to the agreement signed by the Municipality of Milan, COIMA Sgr and Fondazione Riccardo Catella.

The agreement also defines the responsibilities of the Riccardo Catella Foundation for the park’s technical and cultural management.

BAM is Milan’s third largest green space and the only park not closed by fences, connecting it seamlessly with the urban fabric. BAM purpose is to provide a space designed for the city: leading a pilot project aimed at creating a place of excellence, the nerve centre of a network open to collaborations with organisations and companies, and promoting heightened civic and cultural awareness among all citizens.

The objective was to implement an Italian project at par with worldwide standards of excellence in the management of public spaces, serving as a cultural engine of urban regeneration, and involving the community on issues of global relevance, including matters of climate change, public education, social diversity and inclusion.

The programme, inspired by the United Nations 17 objectives of sustainable development, is divided into four pillars: 

-openair culture (music, site-specific performances, literary readings, “theatre in landscape”);

-nature (discovery walks, the park’s botanical and wildlife variety, respect for nature, nature workshops and readings);

-wellness (outdoor well-being, physical activities);

-education (public lectures on innovation and sustainability themes, urban gardening, educational and creative workshops – for children, adults, families).

Recognising the highly innovative model, BAM has been joined by a series of major companies in specified partnerships. Among these are Nike, BNP Paribas, UniCredit and Volvo, with the latter being reconfirmed under the new agreement in the role of Park Ambassador, in a strengthened relationship with COIMA, the Riccardo Catella Foundation and the City of Milan. (coima.com)

useful links:

-www.grandigiardini.it

-https://www.insideoutside.nl

-www.fondazionericcardocatella.org

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