Propuesta de anteproyecto de un conjunto habitacional de interés social en la zona urbana del Cantón Cuenca

Abstract

The issue of vacant housing in Cuenca, Ecuador, caused by migration, high property appreciation in urban areas, and the relocation of residents to rural areas or other cities, is based on data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC by its Spanish acronym). This research investigates the housing needs of the affected population to develop proposals that offer a higher level of comfort. The study is justified by the need to create housing solutions that mitigate vacancy's adverse economic and social effects and promote a self-sufficient, well-integrated community within the urban environment. The general objective is to develop a design proposal for a social interest housing complex in the Sucre parish. It is a descriptive and analytical study that uses surveys and demographic analysis conducted on a representative sample of Cuenca's urban population. The results identified clear preferences between multifamily and single-family homes, guiding the housing complex design toward options tailored to different needs. The proposal includes integrating shared spaces, green areas, and underground parking, optimizing space usage, and improving the residents' quality of life. It provides a more comfortable and sustainable living environment and can serve as a model for future urban developments.