Slum Terminals
Due to the nature of the topography in Paraisopolis, and the superimposition of the grid road system, there are areas in Paraisopolis where the roads are too steep for bicycle use. Initially, I proposed a system of elevated bikepaths/walkways that would be integrated with the road system of Paraisopolis. Per the comments from last week, I’ve adjusted the system to only cover the negative areas around the site. The elevated system would connect the high points around the site with a gentler slope, making it more comfortable for cyclists and pedestrians.
Alternate modes of transportation, like tricycles and pedicabs, can be used on the elevated systems. The idea is to activate flow or movement around the favela, which could promote tourism, and in turn encourage the residents to create new commerce. Residents can build up to the elevated system and open shops or services along it.
On the site, the system would link the grided streets adjacent to the site, and the two roads located above and below the site. The anchor building will act as a terminal will be integrated with the elevated system on the site. The terminal will be be an extension of the elevated system as well, it will contain a pedicab hub, market stalls and possibly a car park. This is to encourage people to use alternate modes of transportation.
