Diseño del anteproyecto de regeneración y adecuación del parque La Cusinga en la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

This study presents the initial framework for the renovation of “La Cusinga” Park, located in Cuenca, a space currently affected by physical deterioration, insecurity, limited accessibility, and low levels of local community funding. The study is based on the need to recover urban green areas as key elements for improving quality of life, strengthening social cohesion, and promoting environmental sustainability. The main objective is to develop a preliminary urban landscape design plan for the park revitalization according to ecological, functional, and social criteria. A perspective-based approach is adopted using a mixed-methods methodology that integrates geospatial analysis and user evaluation. The diagnosis identifies gaps in infrastructure, connectivity, universal accessibility, and services, as well as potentialities related to topography, vegetation, and existing hydrological resources. The result is the consolidation of a functional, sustainable, and technically viable public space. The park acts as an integration node, optimizing pedestrian mobility and universal accessibility. The intervention improves quality of life, strengthens urban security, and stimulates local economy by integrating green infrastructure and sustainability criteria into the urban fabric.