City Park adopts thermal technology benches that do not heat up

The City Park, in Belém, now features 300 new benches produced with thermal technology, specially developed to ensure comfort for visitors, even on the hottest days. The seats, made of high-performance reinforced concrete with thermal insulation, keep the surface always pleasant to the touch, regardless of sun exposure — an innovation designed specifically for the Amazonian climate.

“The great differential lies in the composition of the material, which ensures high resistance and thermal control of the surface, providing comfort to users even under direct sunlight,” explains Carlos Araújo, Engineering Manager of the Social Value North Directorate at Vale. Another highlight is the water-repellent treatment applied to the seats, which prevents water penetration and facilitates rain drainage, keeping the benches dry and suitable for daily use. “This material is appropriate to withstand the Amazonian climate and requires little maintenance, which represents a sustainable and economical option for the park,” he emphasizes.

According to the Projects Director of the State Secretariat of Culture (Secult), Rodolfo Castro, the urban furniture of the City Park was designed to promote well-being and safety. “The idea is not just to create places to sit, but also spaces for rest, socializing, and lingering, with equipment planned for the characteristics of our climate,” he highlights. “The benches integrate the urban design of the park, using durable and sustainable materials, which is essential to ensure the quality of public space.”

Smart urbanism and sustainable legacy - The installation of thermal benches also represents a new perspective on urbanism in Belém, enhancing the user experience, encouraging the use of public spaces, and promoting greater accessibility, inclusion, and quality of life. The innovative design features different models of seats, which contribute to the beauty of the park and increase the comfort of visitors.

“Regardless of the intensity of the sun, the benches will always be at a pleasant temperature to sit on. This was designed for our climate and for the real use of people. The gain is for everyone: more comfort, leisure, encouragement to use the park, and responsible lingering, without negative impact. We want this experience to inspire other spaces in the city, valuing what we call smart urbanism, centered on people,” emphasizes Rodolfo Castro.

The new furniture complements the landscaping project of the City Park, which has already planted and transplanted about two thousand trees, out of a total of 2,500 planned by COP30. Species such as samaumeira, rubber tree, mamorana, ipê, açaizeiro, bacabeira, and pupunheira already make up the scenery, along with endangered species such as cedar, mahogany, and acapu. The area of 500 thousand square meters also receives thousands of ornamental plants, reinforcing the sustainable legacy of the park and COP30 in the capital of Pará.