Cerro Calán Observatory Park

Cerro Calán is an urban hill located in the middle of a residential area of Santiago, which also houses the National Astronomical Observatory at its summit. Through aerial photographs and terrain studies, it was possible to verify the significant amount of degraded soils present on the hill. These have been caused by various erosion agents, such as improper use, a large number of informal accesses, soil removal, and prolonged water scarcity. For this reason, it became essential to begin the rehabilitación of the hill by improving the soils and incorporating biodoversity nodes. The Project aims to enhance the natural environment of Cerro Calán, enhance its condition as a viewpoint, and incorpórate new activities and ways of observing nature. The hill will be intervened through acupuncture-like punctual interventions based on pre-existing conditions. Trails will be consolidated, soils regenerated, and viewpoints and instruments built, all to build the foundations of a natural park for observation.