Recently, the city has also been standing out for its commitment to sustainable mobility, integrating its modern class A/A+ office buildings with the growing cycling infrastructure.
In this article, we analyze how this integration is transforming the urban landscape and promoting healthier and more sustainable transportation alternatives.
A/A+ buildings in São Paulo: proximity to bike paths
São Paulo currently has 196 buildings classified by Cushman & Wakefield as class A or A+, of which 168 are already in operation and another 28 are under construction.
An impressive 88% of existing buildings are located within 250 meters of a bike path, bike route or bike lane, allowing easy access for cyclists in just five minutes on foot.
This proximity is part of an urban planning that seeks to promote sustainable mobility in the city's main commercial hubs, especially along the Pinheiros River.
Of all Class A/A+ buildings, 67% already have bike racks, further encouraging the use of bicycles as a means of daily transportation. Among the buildings under construction, almost all will already have bike racks, reinforcing the commitment to sustainability.
A/A+ buildings in São Paulo: proximity to bike paths
Currently, São Paulo has 196 buildings classified by Cushman & Wakefield as class A or A+, of which 168 are already in operation and another 28 are under construction.
An impressive 88% of existing buildings are located within 250 meters of a bike path, bike route or bike lane, allowing easy access for cyclists in just five minutes on foot.
This proximity is part of an urban planning that seeks to promote sustainable mobility in the city's main commercial hubs, especially along the Pinheiros River.
Of all class A/A+ buildings, 67% already have bike racks, further encouraging the use of bicycles as a means of daily transportation. Among the buildings under construction, practically all will already have bike racks, reinforcing the commitment to sustainability.
Challenges of cycling infrastructure and bike racks
Despite the progress, there are still challenges to be overcome. More than a third of commercial buildings in the A/A+ class near bike paths still do not have bike racks, which may limit the use of bicycles as a viable transportation option.
In addition, only 16% of these buildings are within 250 meters of a public bike rack, which indicates the need to expand this infrastructure.
Areas well served by public bike racks
The Pinheiros and Largo da Batata regions stand out for the better integration between commercial buildings and cycling infrastructure. In these areas, the presence of public bike racks facilitates the adoption of bicycles as a means of transportation, especially in high-end buildings.
Regions with infrastructure deficits
On the other hand, regions such as Chucri Zaidan, near Morumbi Shopping, and the intersection between Faria Lima and Juscelino Kubitschek Avenues still lack public bike racks, which makes it difficult to fully implement sustainable mobility.
Benefits of Integration
The increasing integration of A/A+ commercial buildings with cycle paths not only helps reduce traffic and pollution, but also improves the quality of life for São Paulo residents.
Promoting the use of bicycles offers a healthy and efficient transportation alternative for workers and visitors.
São Paulo is making steady progress in implementing sustainable urban mobility. The combination of cycle paths with high-class commercial buildings has the potential to transform the city into a global example of efficient cycling infrastructure.
However, for all regions to benefit fully, it is essential to continue investing in the expansion of bike racks and cycle paths.
