Holcim Awards 2008 Latin America

Gold: Urban integration of an informal area, Medellín, Colombia

Type of project:
Urban planning
Start of construction:
October 2007
Main author:
Gustavo Adolfo Restrepo, architect, Empresa de Desarollo Urbano, Medellín, Colombia

Project Summary
Just a few years ago the city of Medellín was considered a center of violence and criminal activity. Now a fairytale transformation stands in its place. One of the catalysts for change is the project, Urban integration of an informal area. Numerous measures and many stakeholders are involved in ensuring that the poorest receive only the best in infrastructure.