Anteproyecto de regeneración urbana orientado a mejorar las zonas deterioradas de los puentes sobre el margen del Río Tomebamba

Abstract

The bridges over the Tomebamba River in Cuenca, Ecuador, are elements of great cultural and historical relevance, as they connect the historic center with the urbanized areas of the city. However, they currently face significant challenges, such as structural deterioration, insecurity, and the wear and tear of their urban image, problems that have been exacerbated by the lack of interventions focused on improving landscaping, promoting tourism, and revitalizing the local economy. In response to this situation, a regeneration proposal founded on tactical urbanism is being proposed, which aims to intervene at critical points through a thorough diagnosis and the development of an optimized landscaping design centered on people. The intervention will cover six key bridges: Centenario, Juana de Oro, Mariano Moreno, Todos Santos, El Vergel, and the one on Paseo de los Cañaris Ave. Elements such as signages, modern urban furniture, artistic interventions, and tactile paving will be incorporated to promote more inclusive circulation. The adopted methodology has a structure of three phases: first, an exhaustive literature review; second, a detailed diagnosis of both the physical and social aspects of the bridges; and third, the topographical survey and 3D modeling. The expected results will be evaluated based on their ability to enhance social cohesion, increase safety, and transform the urban aesthetic, thus contributing to the well-being of the inhabitants of Cuenca and integrating the bridges more harmoniously into the social and urban fabric of the city.