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Bogotá has experienced a positive transformation during the last 10 years. The city today is proud of the international recognition of its multiple initiatives that have led to the improvement of the urban infrastructure, contributed to making the city safer, and improved the quality of life for its inhabitants.
Bogota has earned many awards and received wide recognition for these achievements; among these are the following:
World Book Capital (Capital Mundial del Libro) 2007: UNESCO named Bogotá a World Book capital in recognition of the multiple programs encouraging the book reading culture. Among these we find: Bibliored, Libro al viento, Paraderos Paralibros, etc.
Gold Lion for Best City 2006: During the tenth edition of the Venice Biennal, Bogotá received this award for its innovative solutions for mobility, social inclusion, and the use of the public space that has been developed in the city.
City with Heart 2005: This UN award was given in recognition of the volunteer work that contributes to urban development at a community level in Bogotá.
Active Cities-Healthy Cities 2005: Recognition to the program that creates bicycle routes and recreation pathways, promoted by the Institute for Sports and Recreation of Bogotá, contributing to the development of an alternative and inclusive physical activity for all its citizens.
Digital City 2004: By improving and increasing the use of electronic means for municipal government administration Bogotá, competing among 26 cities in Latin America, was awarded this distinction that is given by the Institute for Connectivity in the Americas (ICA) and the Hispanic Association for Research Centres and Telecommunication Companies (AHCIET).
Cities for Peace 2002: Prize awarded by UNESCO for initiatives that build social cohesion and foment the spirit of good neighbourliness in Bogotá.
Access to Learning - 2002: Recognition from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the efforts Bogotá has made to provide citizens with needed information in an effective and easily accessed manner.
Stockholm Challenge 2000: The “Day without Cars” initiative is recognized as an innovative proposal for urban mobility.
In addition some of the most important international media has taken note of the amazing renovation of Bogotá and published informative articles for their readers:
Bogota, the fourth largest city in South America, with seven million inhabitants, has many varied restaurants, world-class museums and a magical colonial quarter, It is the capital of Colombia and its intellectual centre, an city filled with bright lights that is friendly to pedestrians who have 75 miles of streets for their exclusive use, be they cycling or walking, every Sunday. Plus the climate is mild, maximum temperatures of 60°F year-round. Seth Kugel, The New York Times
Bogotá, that once was a chaotic capital is now a model city. The visionary leadership of the last three Mayor’s is reflected in the city’s positive transformation. Public finances have improved while insecurity and traffic jams have diminished, and numerous works in infrastructure and more orderly traffic have made Bogotá liveable again! Experts in urban planning from all over the world are looking closely at its example.Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times
Bogotá, the capital of the country is a mirror image of all Colombia: a city with futurist architecture, culturally dynamic and intellectually alive and diverse, splendid colonial churches and brilliant museums.
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