Second floor in Tlalpan divides opinions on functional and financial viability

Second pedestrian floors in the world

In New York City, United States, elevated freight train tracks were abandoned in the 1980s due to the risk posed by the transit of these units.

Between 1990 and 2000, a discussion arose about the demolition of the elevated roads, considering that they caused a “bad appearance.” In 2003, an organization called “Friends “High Line” launched a contest of ideas to take advantage of the space and, among the more than 700 proposals, an elevated urban promenade with vegetation, cultural spaces, as well as commercial areas was promoted.

The High Line today is a 2.3-kilometer elevated space with 500 species of plants and trees with free art spaces along the entire route and is currently a tourist attraction in the city.

In Paris, France, some abandoned train tracks in the 12th arrondissement also became what is now known as Coulée verte René-Dumontan elevated linear park 4.7 kilometers long.

It was inaugurated in 1993 and has green areas, bridges, aqueducts and areas to appreciate architecture from different periods.

In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, an automobile viaduct was converted by authorities of that country into Seulloan elevated linear park, inspired by New York’s High Line.

Also known as “Skygarden” It was inaugurated in 2017 and has a length of 1.2 kilometers and also has free green, recreational and cultural areas, it has expansion plans for the coming years.