Bogotá’s Carrera Séptima Corridor Project Is First In Colombia To Earn Envision Award

An ambitious green corridor project that addresses social, environmental and mobility dimensions

The Carrera Séptima Corridor Project has obtained an Envision Silver Award in recognition of the project’s multiple sustainable infrastructure achievements. It will enhance connectivity and promote active transportation by transforming public space along this key artery in Bogotá, Colombia into a more resilient, sustainable, and livable urban environment.

Corredor Verde Carrera Séptima Calle 99-127, as the project is officially known, focuses on a major north-south thoroughfare that is also known by residents Avenida Carrera 7 or “La Séptima” — specifically the section between 99th and 127th Streets. The project contributes to urban renewal by prioritizing sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling and public transportation. It will advance decarbonization efforts and support climate change mitigation and adaptation processes while maintaining harmony with nature.

The intention with this project is to create an ecotone between Bogotá’s urban ecosystem and the Andean forest ecosystem — the “Cerros Orientales” or Eastern Hills that form the eastern natural boundary of Colombia’s capital. One of the primary objectives is to develop an ecological connection between the city’s east and west for species that travel from the hills to the savannah of the capital. A more connected environment will support the inclusion of native species and foster greater biodiversity and species richness throughout the project area.

Through a design that integrates green infrastructure and sustainability strategies, the project improves the quality and functionality of the public space without affecting its accessibility or reducing services. The project will strengthen the urban canopy, promote biodiversity by protecting native species, and optimize stormwater management with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).

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“At Indugravas, we are proud to have helped bring sustainability to life in such an emblematic project as the Carrera Séptima Corridor,” said Alejandra Vargas, Lead ENV SP at Indugravas. “Achieving the Envision Award validates our commitment to building infrastructure that not only transforms the city but also protects biodiversity, promotes sustainable mobility, and places communities at the heart of the design. For over 70 years, Indugravas has contributed to the development of road infrastructure in Bogotá and Colombia, closely supporting projects led by the Urban Development Institute (IDU). Being part of the first Envision-certified project in the country reinforces our purpose as a company — to help shape a more inclusive, resilient, and environmentally responsible future.”

Anthony Kane, ISI’s President & CEO, highlighted this project in his remarks at the Construverde Conference in Bogota, Colombia, July 30–31, 2025. “Congratulations to Carrera Séptima Corridor Project, the first Envision-awarded project in Colombia and only the second in Latin America. The project provides an example for other project teams working to make public space and its supporting infrastructure more resilient and sustainable, and it exemplifies the strong engagement with ISI’s framework and the ENV SP credential that we are witnessing across the region.”

Read more about the project’s verified sustainability achievements in the full announcement: