Anteproyecto arquitectónico: terminal terrestre en el cantón Arenillas para mejorar la conectividad, mo- vilidad y desarrollo socioeconómico local

Abstract

This study presents the design of a preliminary architectural project for a bus terminal in the Arenillas district, El Oro province, aimed at improving connectivity, reorganizing urban mobility, and promoting the socioeconomic development of this border city. The proposal arises in response to the lack of adequate infrastructure for interprovincial transportation, which has led to traffic disorganization, informal occupation of urban spaces, and constraints on local commerce. Its relevance lies in providing a technical and context-based solution that promotes territorial coordination and enhances quality of life. The study used a mixed methodology, combining a qualitative approach with quantitative support through direct observation, regulatory analysis, and surveys administered to six categories of transportation stakeholders. A finite sample was calculated for each population group. The result was a functional, sustainable, and technically feasible proposal, projected for 10 years of use. This terminal is conceived as a regional mobility hub and a replicable model in intermediate cities across the country, generating positive social, urban, and economic impacts.