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I. Bogota, Colombia
 

    
Bogota, Colombia


Bogota, Colombia — Luis Cortes

Bogota or formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogota is the capital city of Colombia, and has the largest population. It is located on the Bogota savanna which is the high plateau in the Andes. The flatlands are clearly visible in the topography and the result of the Pleistocene lake; Lake Humboldt, that existed until around 30,000 years BP. The city is divided into 20 localities or districts. Each location is further divided into neighborhoods.

                                                      
Left: Santa Fe District, Bogota, Bogota.
Bogota, Colombia

Population: 2022
Capital city: 8,034,649 people
Urban: 7,968,095 people
Metro: 12,772,828 people
Rank: 1st
Population Density: 2022
Urban Average: 6,918 people/km2 (17,994 sq mi)
Area:
Urban: 1,587 square km (613 sq mi)
Capital City: 307.36 km2 (118.67 sq mi)
Rank: 32nd

Politics:
Bogota is the capital of the Republic of Colombia, and houses the Congress, Supreme Court of Justice and the center of the executive administration as well as the residence of the President (Casa de Narino). These buildings, along with the Office of the Mayor, the Lievano Palace (Palacio Lievano), are located within a few meters from each other on the Bolivar Square (Plaza de Bolivar). The square is located in the city’s historical center, La Candelaria, which features architecture in Spanish Colonial and Spanish Baroque styles.
The Mayor of Bogota and the City Council - both elected by popular vote - are responsible for city administration. In 2019 Claudia Lopez was elected Mayor; her term runs from 2020 to 2023.


FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
1 EASTERN HILLS IN THE DISTRICT OF CHAPINERO- HIGHER ECONOMIC STATUS
2 USAQUEN - HIGHER ECONOMIC STATUS
3 BOGOTA CENTRAL - MIDDLE CLASS
4 BOGOTA SOUTH - THE WORKING CLASS

SOURCES:
Bogotá. (2023, January 14). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogot%C3%A1
Metrics, Danny. 2019. “Capital Facts for Bogotá, Colombia.” World’s Capital Cities. June 12, 2019. https://www.worldscapitalcities.com/capital-facts-for-bogota-colombia/.
Limited, Alamy. n.d. “Bogota Administrative Map Stock Vector Image & Art - Alamy.” Www.alamy.com. Accessed January 17, 2023. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-bogota-administrative-map-121915348.html.




Bogota, Colombia. High Density Buildig Typologies

SOURCES:
https://www.archisoup.com/understandingbuilding-
typology
https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/
what-is-a-high-rise-apartment/
https://www.mansionglobal.com/library/
mixed-use-building


Bogota, Colombia. Means of transportation





Bogota, Colombia. Traffic hubs and nodes

SOURCES:
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Portal_de_Las_
Am%C3%A9ricas_(TransMilenio)
https://use.metropolis.org/casestudies/
transmilenio-bus-rapid-transitsystem



Bogota, Colombia. Urban Void Spaces

SOURCES:
https://www.researchgate.net/ target="_blank">www.researchgate.net/
publication/280819698_The_recuperation_
of_public_space_a_closer_look_at_Bogota_
Colombia
file:///C:/Users/ferna/Downloads/
Martine_Huijsmans_4432886_P4_
Reflection.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/
publication/280819698_The_
recuperation_of_public_space_a_
closer_look_at_Bogota_Colombia

Bogota, Distrito Capital of Colombia, abbreviated as Bogota, DC and and previously known as Santa Fe de Bogota (Holy Faith of Bogota, has the largest population in the country. The Bogota River runs NE-SW crosses the Bogota sabana, forming Tequendama Falls (Salto del Tequendama) to the south. Tributary rivers form valleys with flourishing villages, whose economy is based on agriculture, livestock raising and artisanal production.
Population:
Urban: 7,968,095 people
Metro: 12,772,828 people
Area:
Urban: 1,587 square km (613 sq mi)
Capital City: 307.36 km2 (118.67 sq mi)
Population Density:
Urban Average: 6,918 people/km2 (17,994 sq mi)
Metro Average:170,500 people/km2

Politics:
Bogota is the capital of the Republic of Colombia, and houses the Congress, Supreme Court of Justice and the center of the executive administration as well as the residence of the President (Casa de Narino). These buildings, along with the Office of the Mayor, the Lievano Palace (Palacio Lievano), are located within a few meters from each other on the Bolivar Square (Plaza de Bolivar). The square is located in the city’s historical center, La Candelaria, which features architecture in Spanish Colonial and Spanish Baroque styles.
The Mayor of Bogota and the City Council - both elected by popular vote - are responsible for city administration. In 2019 Claudia Lopez was elected Mayor; her term runs from 2020 to 2023.




Bogota, Colombia- Suba:

Area: 100.56 km2
Population: 1,113,416 people
Population Density: 2882 people/km2





Bogota, Colombia - Puente Aranda:

Area: 17 square km
Population: 231,090 people
Population Density: 35,208 people/km2

 


Bogota, Colombia - Kennedy:

Area: 38.59 square km
Population: 987,731 people
Population Density: 171,695 people/km2





Puente Aranda, Bogota

Puente Aranda currently has a population of 231,090 people and a total site area of
354,681.24 sqm. The current neighborhood amenities, one small private Gym, two private
schools, and two small parks. The rest of the neighborhood is composed of low-rise residential
buildings averaging from one story for the lowest up to 4 stories for the tallest. Most of
these residential buildings, especially those adjacent to the street, were turned into family-
owned businesses that have predominantly commercialized the area.

An urban plan for housing and retail will be blended with the existing urban fabric of lowrise
residential homes on three lots covering 4,277.71 sqm. These lots are located near two
green areas which makes the site ideal for the incorporation of public and semi-private
spaces. The additions will consist of stacked modular units consisting of residential units on
the top, mixed-used private and public amenities such as a public gymnasium, and laundry
services in the middle units supported by commercial spaces along a public library which
will be conveniently located near existing schools and busy trafficked streets.

The modular units inspired by the city’s skyline and open voids within the urban fabric, created
new exterior spaces such as green roofs, and public restaurants with beautiful views of
the city grid.





 




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Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning 2025 — Ann Arbor, US