The Vertical Pulse: Can Citizen Activism Save Valparaíso’s Funicular Soul?
In the labyrinthine hills of Valparaíso, Chile, the geography is both the city’s greatest aesthetic asset and its most daunting logistical challenge. Here, the "ascensores"—the iconic, creaking funiculars that climb the steep inclines—are far…
The Vertical Lifeline: Fighting to Preserve the Funicular Soul of Valparaíso
For the residents of Valparaíso, Chile, the ascensores—the city’s iconic, steep-climbing funiculars—are far more than the romantic, vintage photo opportunities that adorn tourist brochures. They are the circulatory system of a city built on the…