Portugal • Lisbon Metro

    Site analysis in Lisbon

    An introduction to site analysis in Lisbon, 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

    PDM Lisboa 2012 + revisions + RJUE

    Key constraints

    • Pombaline downtown heritage
    • Tagus shoreline
    • Seismic zone 1.3
    • 7 hills steep streets

    Climate context

    Csa Mediterranean. 2900 hrs sunshine. 720mm rainfall. Atlantic moderating.

    Topography

    7 hills above Tagus estuary 0-110m AOD. Steep cobbled streets.

    Transport spine

    Metro 4 lines, Carris tram, CP suburban rail, ferries.

    Building height context

    Pombaline downtown 4-storey grid. Avenida Liberdade 6-8. Newer districts 15-20 (Amoreiras 175m).

    Notable recent projects

    • Parque das Nacoes
    • Alcantara waterfront
    • Beato Innovation District

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Lisbon?

    PDM Lisboa 2012 + revisions + RJUE

    What are the most common site constraints in Lisbon?

    Pombaline downtown heritage. Tagus shoreline. Seismic zone 1.3. 7 hills steep streets.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Lisbon?

    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 Lisbon

    Start with a site location, review the available evidence and identify the checks needed for your next design decision.

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    Review current plans and usage and source coverage for your project.