Sustainable mobility has become a priority around the world and Latin America is no exception. As cities grow and the population increases, it is essential to find solutions that promote efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly mobility. In this regard, the real estate sector plays a key role in promoting the creation of spaces and projects that encourage such mobility in the region, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and improving the quality of life of the occupants of the properties.
In the context of Latin America, where challenges such as accelerated urban growth, traffic congestion, air pollution and the promotion of sustainable mobility are faced, it becomes especially relevant.
MTS Consulting + Management presents some contributions that the sector can implement to promote a more sustainable mobility system:
Promoting Smart Urban Planning for Sustainable Living
Encouraging intelligent urban planning is pivotal in fostering the development of more compact and well-connected communities. Constructing residences, offices, and services in close proximity reduces travel distances and promotes the use of sustainable transportation modes, such as walking or cycling.
Sustainable Transportation Initiatives
Real estate developers can incorporate infrastructure in their projects to facilitate the use of sustainable modes of transportation. This includes building wide and secure sidewalks, bike lanes, electric vehicle charging stations, and access to efficient public transportation systems.
Active Transportation Promotion
Promoting active transportation modes can be achieved by establishing partnerships with bike-sharing companies or implementing bike-sharing systems to facilitate their use.
Public Transportation Advocacy
Real estate projects can include nearby public transportation stations and facilitate connections with existing transportation networks. By promoting the accessibility and convenience of public transportation, its use can be encouraged over private cars.
Electric Vehicles Adoption
Contributing to the adoption of electric vehicles, stakeholders in the sector can provide parking spaces with electric charging points in their assets. This encourages occupants to opt for cleaner vehicles and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
Similarly, technology is playing a pivotal role in the transformation of sustainable mobility through the development and use of mobile applications and digital platforms for route planning, vehicle sharing, and the integration of different modes of transportation.
“We are experiencing an evolution towards a more sustainable approach to mobility. The promotion of public transportation, the encouragement of bicycle use, the electrification of transportation, and the incorporation of technology are advancing to build a greener future in the region,” expressed Leydy León, Sustainability Leader for Latam.
