The landscape project enhances the exterior spaces of the airport to offer the best possible first impression to those arriving in Santo Domingo, reflecting the natural beauty and idyllic beaches for which the Dominican Republic is renowned.

The proposed vegetation will primarily consist of indigenous species, contributing to the site’s biodiversity in line with LEED certification requirements, and ensuring an adaptation that minimizes the need for green space maintenance. The landscape design carefully considers airport constraints: plants that attract birds have been excluded, and the iconic Dominican coconut palms are confined to the southern part of the project, away from roads and parking areas, situated above the large water reservoir.

Rainwater management is a key element of the landscape design. Ditches will purify roadway runoff and channel it towards the southern and northern stormwater basins. A large southern stormwater basin will manage the infiltration of 31,000 cubic meters of rainwater from both airside and landside areas, enhancing the approach to the airport from Santo Domingo.

The parking areas will be planted with native vegetation to provide shade and coolness, requiring minimal maintenance. For user comfort, pergolas covered with climbing plants will offer shelter during rainstorms and periods of intense heat. The lush, flowering vegetation will create a pleasant atmosphere for visitors.

Optionally, we propose to create visual openings towards the sea along the coastal road through the wild forest, and to re-vegetate previously cleared areas to reinforce coastal biodiversity.

The interior courtyards will be planted with low-water-consumption plants, in line with the airport’s interior air conditioning challenges.

The landscaping concepts implemented in the extension project of Santo Domingo Airport will contribute to making it an exemplary model from an environmental perspective.