Study of the urban grid:
The Largo Ana Rosa Intermodal System

This project was developed for my Final Graduation Project (TFG) in the Architecture and Urbanism course.

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As can be seen, just by the title, it is related to the projects carried out for the Ousadias competitions from IBRACON (2022 and 2023), as it also has a macro view of an urban area.

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The project is about the redevelopment of an intermodal hub in the city of São Paulo, but what is an intermodal system?

- An intermodal system is a "node" between 2 or more modes of transportation. In the case of Ana Rosa, it is the connection between the metro network, lines 1 and 2, and an urban bus terminal.

The intermodal system brings benefits to society, such as:

• Ease of exchanges;

• Cost efficiency;

• Sustainability.

And that’s why they prioritize the urban environment and provide a quality of life for people.

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Based on the identification of these benefits, the goal of the work is: "To redevelop the Ana Rosa Intermodal Terminal to meet the city’s demands."

The guiding questions are:

- urban growth and mobility expansion;

- current challenges of intermodal systems.

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They generated the research question (How to redevelop the Ana Rosa Intermodal System?) to achieve the justifications for the project proposal:

1. Transformations in the neighborhood;

2. Limited space in the terminal;

3. Reduction in the infrastructure offered;

4. New bus stops around;

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• History

Initial aspects of the city’s development:

• rural origins;

• commercial routes;

• urban expansion - railway.

Vila Mariana

• commercial exchange center

• coastal area - Vila Mariana - Tabuão;

• infrastructure;

  • population growth;

  •  founding of institutions; 

  • political influences (Senator Vergueiro)​

Subdivisions of the city

• proletariat - railways

• bourgeoisie - city center and west;

• construction of urban icons.

Modernização da Infra Urbana

• 1893 - automobiles;

• 1896 - electric light;

• 1897 - concession of electric trams;

• 1898 - creation of the position of mayor;

• 1900 - The San Paulo  Tramway;

• 1910 - buses.

Automobiles + Buses + need for contract renewal = tram stagnation - AVENUE PLAN!

• 3 million inhabitants = need for a rapid mass transport system (metro).

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• Mass Transport Projects

  • 1927 - Light - failure;

  • 1928 - Tramway Cantareira;

  • 1929 - "North-South," "West," "East," and "Southeast" network;

  • 1945 - São Paulo Metropolitan System;

  • 1947 - creation of the Urban Planning Department - development of the PDE and institutionalization of CMTC (bus and tram management);

  • 1948 -creation of the Department of Works - project developed by CGE;

  • 1955 - Metro Commission - monorail project by Almeg;

  • 1957 - Diamond lines by Carlos Lodi (Urban Planning Dept.);.

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While various projects were being developed, the city’s revenue was declining due to the shift in economic sources (agriculture to manufacturing), and consequently, there was an increase in automobile usage. ​

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During the mayoralty of Faria Lima (1968), bus corridors were expanded and the HMD study for the metro route we know today was conducted:

• Development of the campaign "São Paulo depends on the metro!"

• Subdivision of zones (Cordon Line) for traffic analysis of the city.

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Development of the Urban Structure Guidelines - PUB - 1968:

- adaptation of international inspirations to the city's conditions;

- polinuclear structure - activity corridors to the railway network;

- improve mobility with metro lines and integrated public transport systems;

- creation of SPtrans in 1995 to assist CMTC in managing public transportation (increased demand);​

- integration and modality of transportation (SITC) - 2001:

• Buses - low-demand areas;

• Metro and Train - high-demand areas.

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• Transportation System

  • Ana Rosa​ Station

    • Complement to the Paraíso station;​

    • Commercial development;

    • TAna Rosa Terminal = Terminal Paulista (1974);

  • Impacts

    • Urban renewals - lack of quality public spaces for society

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• Ana Rosa Station

  • 18 bus lines - overcrowding;

  • Increased number of passengers;

  • 2020 - privatization of the Terminal;

    • Commercial exploitation for 30 years;

    • Intention to build the terminal;

  • Trisul Project;

    • There was an initiative to improve the accessibility of the metro station, but the project was altered.

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• Strategic Master Plan

From 2014 to 2023, the PDE integrated urban mobility guidelines, bringing the Municipal Accessible Routes Plan and the Municipal Waterway Plan.

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• Ana Rosa Urban Bus Terminal

  • Redevelopment Proposal:

    • Capacity expansion;

    • User comfort;

    • Sustainability.

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• Proposal

  • Humanization of the terminal:

    • Prioritize people;

    • Urban integration;

    • Diversity of uses;

    • Historical preservation.

  • Surrounding area analysis:

    • ZEU​

  • Walkability Index;

  • Sustainable concrete for the structure;

  • Construction component costs.