Campanhã Intermodal Terminal

Tipology

Extensive green roof
Phytoremediation
Ponds
Semi-intensive green roof
Trees

Address

Rua de Bonjóia

Location

Promoter

Municipality of Porto

Area

24.000 m²

Cost

13.000.000€

Investment

Norte 2020 - National Programme: 9.000.000€
Municipality of Porto: 4.000.000€

Date of intervention

2022

Presentation

The Campanhã Intermodal Terminal (TIC), a mobility hub, stands out for its integration of green infrastructures that promote urban sustainability and quality of life. The terminal, with a gross construction area of 24.000 m², includes a green area of 46.000 m², thus balancing the grey of concrete with the green of nature to promote a sustainable city in search of climate neutrality.

The TIC has the largest green roof in the city with 13.000 m² of vegetation. This cover contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases, and is estimated to reduce CO₂ by around 5,2 tonnes in five years. The vegetation also acts as a filter for pollutants in a high-traffic area, as well as improving the building’s energy efficiency and providing a milder microclimate.

The green space extends northwards to Quinta do Mitra and eastwards to Rua da Bonjóia, promoting a green and ecological corridor between the various urban elements in the surrounding area, as well as providing pleasant crossing areas for the population and visitors. The green areas also have rest areas and a children’s playground that fulfil an important social function of leisure, health and well-being.

Ecological functions

Efficient water management; Improving quality of life; Promoting biodiversity; Reducing noise; Regulating air quality; Regulating temperature; Regulating floods; Carbon sequestration;

Sustainable Development Goals

3. Good Health and Well-being; 11. Sustainable cities and communities; 13. Climate action; 15. Life on Land;

Results

A landscaped area of 4,6 hectares
1.600 trees

Emissions reduction

Reduction of about 5,2 tonnes of CO₂ from the city centre in 5 years

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