Construction of 100 Sustainable, Sports synthetic Fields on Parks in Bogota

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Year of commitment : 2018
Address 1 - street : BOGOTA, Colombia
Diameter : 15
Sustainable mobility : Pedestrian Mobility, Urban furniture, Accessibility
Water cycle : Other
Circular economy and waste management : Reuse, Optimization of ressources

25 000 000 €

Builder
The District Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD)
Manager / Dealer
The District Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bogotá city, Colombia’s capital has a population ofaround eight million people, which generates a constant requirement of greenpublic space for the enjoyment of citizens. The District Institute ofRecreation and Sport (IDRD) is in charge of the District System of Parks. Theseare a set of green spaces that act as regulators of the environmental balance,constitute an element of the natural patrimony and contribute to guarantee thefree space destined to recreation, contemplation and leisure of the citizens. However,the high amount of population has as a consequence, a deficit of public andgreen space for the city.

Committed with environmental sustainability andwellbeing of the people, and taking into account the climatic and socialconditions of the city hinder the constant maintenance of green spaces, theIDRD proposed an alternative to generate public space, which consisted indesigning a public investment project between 2016 and 2018, to carry out theconstruction of 100 synthetic fields throughout the city, prioritizing theareas with the greatest population and deficit of public space. Thisintervention increased public space availability in 244,000 m2 of green areas forsports practice and leisure. Also this initiative allows the reuse ofrecyclable materials, reduces water consumption for maintenance, suppress theuse of fertilizers and pesticides, and promotes water regulation.

Progress Status

Delivered

Data Reliability

Self-declared

Funding Type

Public

Website Enterprise / Infrastructure

https://idrd.gov.co/obras-0
https://www.idrd.gov.co/noticias/bogota-tiene-100-canchas-sinteticas

Sustainable Development

Attractiveness :

The 100 sports artificial fields allow amusement and proper use of free time with green, big, clean, lit and safe spaces, promoting the use of public space in cultural, recreational and sports activities. Also, parents can bond with their children in spaces that strengthen family life.

Well Being :

These sports artificial fields promote people wellness because they provide recreational spaces for sports such as football, rugby, ultimate, yoga and athletics, generating healthy habits and better health. Before, these spaces could not be used at night due to lack of security, but once the management was done, the fields started being illuminated at night, which created a safer space for the zones social dynamics.

Social Cohesion :

The existence of these sports fields allows the interaction of different kinds of people, cultures, socio-economic levels and conditions, promoting social equity and inclusion in the city. Before, practicing sports wasn’t an easy option for everyone, but now, because of the construction of these scenarios, everyone can make history. Disability entered in the game as adapted and inclusive sports.

Preservation / Environmental Improvement :

Recycling in action

The environmental impact is remarkable. The adaptation and construction of the 100 artificial fields has allowed to recycle approximately 497,500 tires, which are equivalent to 4,146 ton of crumb rubber. With the adequacy of the 100 artificial fields on Bogotá, 93,516 cubic meters of water are being saved. This saving is equivalent to the consumption of 3.340 people in a year. An artificial field does not require water, fertilizers, or pesticides.

Resilience :

Because of the creation of these sports artificial fields, citizens who were lost in drugs and alcohol had been reincorporated into society and now they are encouraged in sports and healthy lifestyle habits, building new opportunities to be better citizens.

The annual savings for the maintenance and recovery of the 100 artificial fields, compared to natural grass scenarios, it’s approximately of $2,670,000,000 COP per year (1 million USD).

Responsible use of resources :

Less pollution

In each natural field fixing it is required approximately 64 m3 of black earth. With the adequacy of the 100 artificial fields on Bogotá, 2,500 m3 of this material are not being extracted. In addition, approximately 150 kg of fertilizers are applied for fixing and 50 kg are applied for maintenance, per month. With the adequacy of the 100 artificial fields of Bogotá, 30 ton of fertilizers are no longer applied to the land.

Testimony / Feedback

Jeison Piñeros (ex junkie)
Changed his life with the possibility of sport in a synthetic field. His dream of playing football was lost in the streets of the Bronx (drugs hotspot). Today he forges his present after a ball in the synthetic court of El Tunal. "My life is another. Thanks to this possibility my life had a total change. This moment is very important for me and thanks to this field where I spend a good part of my time, I dream of the Colombian shirt to defend its colors, "he says.
Team Titans (handicap people)

With courage, perseverance and discipline, they overcame a crisis. Playing sports had been left behind, until a stage opened its doors and the challenge was overcome to mark a story. Disability entered the field from adapted and inclusive sports. They are The Titans and they play in the La Estancia court. "When things are in the mind, the disability goes into the background and there is no impediment and football, in and of itself, is my love," says José Eliseo Suárez, a Titan.

Governance

The District Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD)

Holder Type : Local Authority

The District Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD)

Builder Type : Other

The District Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD)

Manager / Dealer Type : Public

The construction of synthetic fields, it has allowed the recovery of public space and its effective use by citizens.

It encourages social interaction, the use of free time, the practice of physical activity and the cultural expressions of communities.

The security conditions of the intervened places have improved, generating social appropriation and territorial management.

Business Model :

The city government collects taxes for the operation of the city, part of the resources are used to recreation and sports, and the construction of the 100 synthetic fields.

These fields are built with citizens' money and are free to use for them. However, the organizations sports teams and sports schools pay a rent for the use of the fields, this income allows to perform maintenance and ensure the sustainability of the investment and keep the facilities in good condition.

Sustainable Solutions

Synthetic turf to recover public space with effective use

Description : Committed with environmental sustainability and wellbeing of the people, and taking into account the climatic and social conditions of the city hinder the constant maintenance of green spaces, the IDRD proposed an alternative to generate public space, which consisted in designing a public investment project between 2016 and 2018, to carry out the construction of 100 synthetic fields throughout the city, prioritizing the areas with the greatest population and deficit of public space. This intervention increased public space availability in 244,000 m2 of green areas for sports practice and leisure. Also this initiative allows the reuse of recyclable materials, reduces water consumption for maintenance, suppress the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and promotes water regulation.

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Proximity services
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Description

Bogotá city, Colombia’s capital has a population of around eight million people, which generates a constant requirement of green public space for the enjoyment of citizens. The District Institute of Recreation and Sport (IDRD) is in charge of the District System of Parks. These are a set of green spaces that act as regulators of the environmental balance, constitute an element of the natural patrimony and contribute to guarantee the free space destined to recreation, contemplation and leisure of the citizens. However, the high amount of population has as a consequence, a deficit of public and green space for the city.

Taking into account the mentioned issue, the best alternatives for the creation or adequacy of sustainable green spaces that are adaptable to the environmental, socioeconomic and institutional conditions of the city of Bogotá, were analyzed. After that, the IDRD defined the construction of artificial fields as the best alternative, because these encourage the practice of physical activity and sports such as soccer, rugby, football, etc.

Committed with environmental sustainability and wellbeing of the people, and taking into account the climatic and social conditions of the city hinder the constant maintenance of green spaces, the IDRD proposed an alternative to generate public space, which consisted in designing a public investment project between 2016 and 2018, to carry out the construction of 100 artificial fields throughout the city, prioritizing the areas with the greatest population and deficit of public space. This intervention increased public space availability in 244,000 m2 of green areas for sports practice and leisure. Also this initiative allows the reuse of recyclable materials, reduces water consumption for maintenance, suppress the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and promotes water regulation.