Authorities in Usaquén Recover Public Space Under the Bridge of Street 170 and Avenue 15
The Local Municipality of Usaquén and several district entities conducted an intervention to recover 200 to 250 square meters of public space under the bridge of Street 170 and Avenue 15. The area had been occupied by improvised structures, mattresses, furniture, and approximately six tons of waste. During the operation, officials disassembled four non-conventional structures and removed 20 cubic meters of debris. Authorities also confiscated two machetes and a cell phone. The intervention addressed concerns from residents regarding theft, drug consumption, and the accumulation of trash that had hindered pedestrian movement. Daniel Ortiz, the local mayor of Usaquén, stated that the goal is to ensure public spaces are used by the community rather than being occupied improperly. To prevent future occupation, the IDU is proceeding with a definitive closure of the lower bridge. The operation involved nearly 40 officials from various agencies, including the Secretariat Districtal of Security, the Police, and the DADEP.
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Asà era el 'apartamento' que un habitante de calle armó bajo un puente de Bogotá: tenÃa colchones y muebles
El Tiempo
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¡250 m² recuperados! Asà fue la intervención bajo el puente de la calle 170
SecretarÃa Distrital de Gobierno
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Autoridades recuperan espacio público bajo el puente de la calle 170 con carrera 15 en Usaquén, Bogotá
Pulzo
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Bajo puente de la calle 170 en Bogotá hallan ‘apartamento’
El Nuevo Siglo