In what was once the waiting hall of Concepción’s Railway Station, now converted into the Gregorio de la Fuente Hall at the Regional Government headquarters, the latest Innovation Tour organized by the Biobío Chamber of Production and Commerce took place, this time in collaboration with City Lab Biobío.
This partnership made it possible to develop the theme “Smart Territories: Cities in Motion,” aimed at showcasing the technological capabilities of public institutions, private companies, and academic organizations working to drive innovation in the urban environment.
Marcela Angulo, executive director of CPC Biobío and president of its Innovation and SMEs Committee, said during the organization’s final event of the year that the region “has enormous potential. One of the goals of this Tour is to highlight the capabilities already in place, connect people working on these issues, and spark high-impact initiatives that can deliver greater benefits for the urban environment and improve quality of life for the region’s residents.
On this occasion, City Lab Biobío hosted the Tour, presenting the work and research carried out in its lab to support decision-making aimed at sustainable urban growth and expansion. One of the most prominent initiatives is “Ciudad Portuaria,” a platform developed together with Puertos de Talcahuano that simulates the impact of connectivity, mobility, and waterfront improvement projects.
The presentation also included a demonstration of simulation and visualization tools on the Metropolitan Scope platform for Greater Concepción.
“El superlunes, que en realidad es toda esa primera semana de marzo, muestra un patrón estructural de movilidad, tanto en tiempos y modos de viaje. Más de la mitad de las vías críticas comienzan a ser tensionadas por los flujos hacia establecimientos educacionales, por lo que tener estas mediciones, entender más al detalle sus ciclos, puede permitir fortalecer la gestión del tránsito con estrategias específicas segmentadas por calles y horarios. Los establecimientos de gran tamaño operan como polos de atracción que intensifican los cuellos de botella en su entorno inmediato y entre comunas con conexiones más complejas. Estamos frente a un fenómeno que combina demanda educativa creciente con infraestructura que en varios puntos opera al límite. Sin ajustes de gestión, la presión sobre la red vial seguirá aumentando en los próximos años».
