Colombia • Bogota DC

    Site analysis in Bogota

    An introduction to site analysis in Bogota, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    POT Bogota 2022 + Curadurias Urbanas + Ley 388

    Key constraints

    • Cerros Orientales eastern hills
    • Wetland (humedal) protection
    • Seismic zone moderate
    • La Sabana plateau drainage

    Climate context

    Cfb subtropical highland (cold for tropics). 1400 hrs sunshine. 800mm rainfall. 14C average year-round at 2640m.

    Topography

    Andean plateau 2640m AOD with eastern cerros rising to 3500m.

    Transport spine

    TransMilenio BRT (largest in world), Bogota Metro Line 1 under construction, cable car TransMiCable.

    Building height context

    BD Bacata 216m tallest. Most CBD 20-40 storeys. La Candelaria heritage 2-3 storey colonial.

    Notable recent projects

    • Lagos de Torca
    • BD Bacata
    • Innobo masterplan

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Bogota?

    POT Bogota 2022 + Curadurias Urbanas + Ley 388

    What are the most common site constraints in Bogota?

    Cerros Orientales eastern hills. Wetland (humedal) protection. Seismic zone moderate. La Sabana plateau drainage.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Bogota?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

    Run a site analysis in Bogota

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