Lucía Bastidas

Lucía Bastidas is the director of the Administrative Department for Public Space Defense (Dadep) in Bogotá, Colombia. She has been instrumental in transforming neglected urban spaces into vibrant cultural and community hubs, including the recent recovery project of the underpass at Calle 53 with NQS, which features commercial establishments and artistic murals. Bastidas advocates for the productive use of public spaces, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability in urban development efforts.