Percepción de inseguridad urbana y propuesta de intervención del Parque Calderón, Cuenca

Abstract

This document examines the perception of insecurity in Calderón Park in Cuenca, Ecuador, analyzing how physical deterioration and programmatic gaps affect citizen appropriation. The analysis arises from the need to reclaim the right to the city in the face of touristification processes that displace local users. The study adopts a preventive design approach that seeks to generate positive social impact through the revitalization of public space. The overall objective is to propose urban design strategies based on CPTED principles to improve the perception of safety and foster social cohesion. A qualitative methodological approach was employed, using direct observation forms and semi-structured interviews with 40 users of Calderón Park. The results show that, although there is social acceptance, deficiencies in lighting, accessibility, and urban furniture persist, generating subjective distrust. The study concludes with a proposal that prioritizes natural surveillance and urban comfort to reintegrate local daily life into the space.