The Jarillon River has been given a prominent place in the Ciudad Meléndez extension, developed on former sugar cane plantations. The district’s public realm has been carefully designed with base principles. Variations have been worked out where required. Severe weather conditions that can affect the South-American city have been taken into account, situated between the mountains and the countryside. The detailing includes surface levels to ensure proper drainage. The public space is generously planted with trees and fitted with elements that provide shelter from heavy rainfall and the sun. Special locations where principles converge have been elaborated in detail. Within the Jarillon profile, provision has been made for floodings and for mowing and maintenance management.