alennetuin

Alennetuin is a fictional public botanical garden and urban park used in encyclopedic and educational contexts to illustrate concepts of sustainable urban green space. It is situated in the waterfront city of Oosthaven in the fictional republic of Niederland. The name combines the Dutch tuIn, meaning garden, with a stylized placename element, reinforcing its imagined Dutch-inspired heritage.

The garden is described as being established in 1992 as part of a city renewal program. It was designed by landscape architect Mara van Loon, with an emphasis on native species, water-sensitive design, and public accessibility. Since then, Alennetuin has been expanded and updated through collaborations with universities and cultural institutions.

The site covers about 14 hectares and comprises several thematic zones, including a native plant meadow, a shade garden, a wetlands area with reed beds, a butterfly meadow, and a sculpture park. It houses a glasshouse for tropical conservatories, a learning pavilion, and a community garden managed by local residents.

Biodiversity and research activities are central to the concept, with ongoing citizen science projects, plant collection management, and partnerships for ecological monitoring. The garden also hosts temporary exhibitions, educational programs for schools, and cultural events that highlight environmental stewardship and local history.

Alennetuin is governed by a public trust and supported by municipal funding, grants, and private sponsorships. It is open to the public with free admission on designated days, and it provides accessibility features, guided tours, and volunteer opportunities.