Anteproyecto de regeneración del margen del Río Yanuncay mediante un corredor verde urbano

Abstract

This project proposes the regeneration of the Yanuncay River bank in Cuenca through the creation of a 1 km urban green corridor, covering an area of 28,769 m2, with the aim of transforming a deteriorated space into a safe, accessible, and sustainable environment. The intervention is organized into three functional zones that include welcoming areas for landscape contemplation, recreational spaces and family activities, and an area dedicated to children's cycling with a community rest area. This proposal is based on a diagnosis combining the Broken Windows Theory with citizen participation, using surveys administered to 91 residents of a sector with 1,922 people. Among the most relevant findings, 78% of respondents avoid walking along the riverbank at night due to insecurity, 83% report the absence of pedestrian paths and bike lanes, while 41% highlight the lack of urban furniture, and 42% request rest areas and benches. In response, the intervention proposes consolidating vegetation as an ecological network, implementing safe bike lanes and permeable pavements, installing inclusive urban furniture, improving lighting with sustainable technologies, and reducing flood risks through green drainage systems. These actions are expected to increase user engagement and promote annual community events as indicators of impact.