In the 1920s, Caracas began to undergo a transformation because of the deruralisation of the country's economy, triggered by the oil industry's growth.
The city grew without planning, with informal settlements appearing across Caracas.

Petare is the biggest high-density community in the city and suffers
from continued water supply instability and flooding risk to buildings near the river. The project's strategy aims to create a system in the park which helps with water retention and storage for it to be clean and used by the community for basic home
activities, recreation and maintenance of the park, and to mitigate flooding risk.

Guacamayas Park is a green space for Petareños to share with neighbours, reinforcing the community culture and disconnecting from the sometimes-hostile environment big cities around the world are characterised.