This thesis investigates the abandoned west freight line of Bogotá’s, proposing the reactivation of the historic line as a commuting means of transportation, to reduce congestion and pollution, while driving urban regeneration. An introductive historical study of mobility infrastructure highlights how mono-functional design often leads to an early obsolescence. However, global examples show how infrastructure can be an undervalued urban asset, revealing two strategies to harness its potential: reactivation with a broader focus or repurposing for new uses. The Tren de la Sabana, a vital transport link for Bogotá and its suburbs, declined in the 1950s with the rise of road transport. Although the current RegioTram plan aims to revive the line, the absence of an overall strategy involving the entire territory and the local community can turn it into a missed opportunity. Analysis of city plans reveals indeed both conflicts and opportunities for integrating RegioTram with wider urban development strategies. A detailed masterplan demonstrates indeed the regenerative potential of the RegioTram project by fostering dynamic interactions between the rail line, its stations, and the surrounding environment. This multi-scalar approach positions the infrastructure not only as a metropolitan service connecting major hubs and local facilities, but also as a green corridor, punctuated by a series of urban gateways and public spaces that enhance the city’s fabric. The key argument of this thesis work is that in order to thrive modern cities must adopt a multifunctional, interactive approach to infrastructure, moving away from outdated single-purpose models.
Questa tesi ragiona sulla storica linea ferroviaria merci abbandonata a ovest di Bogotá, proponendone la riattivazione come mezzo di trasporto pendolare, ciò al fine di ridurre la congestione e l’inquinamento, stimolando al contempo la rigenerazione urbana. Uno studio storico introduttivo sulle infrastrutture di mobilità evidenzia come il design mono-funzionale porti spesso a un’obsolescenza anticipata. Tuttavia, esempi a livello globale mostrano come l’infrastruttura sia spesso una risorsa urbana scarsamente sfruttata, rivelando due strategie per sfruttarne il potenziale: la riattivazione con un focus più ampio o il riutilizzo per nuovi scopi. Il Tren de la Sabana, un collegamento vitale per Bogotá e i suoi sobborghi, è entrato in declino negli anni ’50 con l’ascesa del trasporto su strada. Sebbene il piano denominato RegioTram miri a rivitalizzare la linea, la mancanza di una strategia complessiva che coinvolga il territorio e la comunità locale potrebbe trasformalo in un’occasione mancata. L’analisi dei piani di governo del territorio rivela infatti conflitti e opportunità per integrare il RegioTram con più ampie strategie di sviluppo urbano. Un masterplan di dettaglio mostra infatti il potenziale rigenerativo del progetto RegioTram, promuovendo interazioni dinamiche tra la linea ferroviaria, le stazioni e l’ambiente circostante. Questo approccio multi-scalare posiziona l’infrastruttura non solo come servizio metropolitano di collegamento tra i poli principali e i servizi locali, ma anche come corridoio verde, arricchito da punti di accesso urbani e spazi pubblici che rafforzano il tessuto urbano. Riflessione chiave di questo lavoro di tesi è che le città moderne per prosperare devono adottare un approccio multifunzionale e interattivo nei confronti delle infrastrutture, superando modelli obsoleti di tipo uni-funzionale.
Bogota's Regiotram : reactivating infrastructure as a driver for urban regeneration
MUÑOZ ARELLANO, CARLOS ALFONSO;Casallas Bernal, Claudia Ximena
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis investigates the abandoned west freight line of Bogotá’s, proposing the reactivation of the historic line as a commuting means of transportation, to reduce congestion and pollution, while driving urban regeneration. An introductive historical study of mobility infrastructure highlights how mono-functional design often leads to an early obsolescence. However, global examples show how infrastructure can be an undervalued urban asset, revealing two strategies to harness its potential: reactivation with a broader focus or repurposing for new uses. The Tren de la Sabana, a vital transport link for Bogotá and its suburbs, declined in the 1950s with the rise of road transport. Although the current RegioTram plan aims to revive the line, the absence of an overall strategy involving the entire territory and the local community can turn it into a missed opportunity. Analysis of city plans reveals indeed both conflicts and opportunities for integrating RegioTram with wider urban development strategies. A detailed masterplan demonstrates indeed the regenerative potential of the RegioTram project by fostering dynamic interactions between the rail line, its stations, and the surrounding environment. This multi-scalar approach positions the infrastructure not only as a metropolitan service connecting major hubs and local facilities, but also as a green corridor, punctuated by a series of urban gateways and public spaces that enhance the city’s fabric. The key argument of this thesis work is that in order to thrive modern cities must adopt a multifunctional, interactive approach to infrastructure, moving away from outdated single-purpose models.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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Descrizione: Masterplan on the reactivation of an infrastructural line in Bogota. RegioTram as a tool for urban regeneration.
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