The new community learning center stands tall and strong, firmly attached to the Puerto Palomas public library.
We proudly unveil the exterior of the new Community Education Center which is attached to the public library in Palomas. This building is a model in alternative building, as its blocks were created in town this summer using papercrete, a building material with greatly enhanced insulation factors. The three barrel arches made of ferro cement and insulated with papercrete panels now stand tall and firmly attached to the Palomas public library.
The room awaits the equipment that will outfit it to educate. For now, we plan to begin to offer face to face traditional classes beginning in January. We’re also working on proposals to equip the room with electronic equipment for other kinds of learning and activities.
Now the exterior of the building is being transformed into a showpiece of public art. With the greatest of luck, we connected with a Mexican muralist who is lending his significant talent to this project. It is a fresco, of sorts, in cement! Note the inclusive character of the subjects: Indigenous and differently-abled are all welcome to come and learn here. The mural is a real celebration of learning and the world it breaks open to the learner.
Mexican muralist is transforming the exterior of the new learning center into a statement on the power of learning.