On September 4, the Cartagena City Council approved a budget modification to allocate resources for the rehabilitation of the Crespo Linear Park and other recreational spaces. ^[1] The Cartagena District Council approved a project agreement during the penultimate extraordinary session starting on August 13 to provide resources for sports and recreational scenarios. ^[2] Mayor Dumek Turbay stated that intervening in these strategic spaces promotes family encounters and supports new actions in sports and recreation. ^[3] The Gran Malecón del Mar is scheduled to open its first section on October 15, and the Crespo Linear Park will be integrated as a key amenity with rest stations and recreational areas. ^[4] The main investment for this recovery program will be dedicated to urban intervention, infrastructure, architecture, and green zones in the Crespo Linear Park. ^[5] This rehabilitation represents a fundamental step for the execution of the Gran Malecón del Mar project, which will extend from the Playa Azul sector and connect with the current Crespo Linear Park. ^[6] The Crespo Linear Park was transferred to the District by the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) in August after years of control by that entity. ^[7]