Framework for an Inclusive, Resilient, Connected Paipa

LING CHEN

Planning & Urban Design

R Reimaging the City of Squares

Framework for an Inclusive, Resilient, connected Paipa

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Urban Design Capstone Studio in Paipa, Colombia

Paipa is a city with a rich historical and cultural background, positioned in a diverse geographic landscape that includes the Andes mountains. This semester, the studio explored the city's potential for sustainable development, emphasizing resilience in urban design. The collaboration with Universidad de Los Andes provided a vital international perspective and direct engagement with the local context, enriching the studio's analysis and proposals.

The studio began with an extensive systems analysis of Paipa, assessing various physical systems such as natural sustainability, parks, recreation, wellness, transportation, infrastructure, and socio-economic issues. Students traveled to Paipa for a field study and design workshop, which were instrumental in forming the initial urban design frameworks. This hands-on experience allowed students to engage directly with the site and local stakeholders, fostering a deeper understanding of the city's dynamics and challenges.

Type: Academic Work, UPenn Public Realm Studio - Collaboration with Universidad de Los Andes
Group group with Qianyun Wei, Kamya Khandelwal, Hongyi Li, Chris Xu, Colin Hu Shuting Li, Jingyi Cai, Marcus Owens
Role: Socio-economic Analysis & Framework, Land Use Planning, Urban Design
Location: Paipa, Colombia
Date: January, 2024 - May, 2024

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