Sistema esquemático de espacios públicos para la zona Z2 de la ciudad de Azogues

Abstract

The constant growth of the cities as well as the deficient urban planning, cause the public areas are to be insufficient to satisfy the inhabitants' needs. In view of this reality, public space systems . represent an alternative to face this problem. According to the Plan for Good Living and Territorial Planning of the Azogues canton, the 22 zone has 44 public areas, with a connection that is not identified. Thus, developing an interconnected network will allow linking different urban environments, reducing their abandonment and underutilization. Consequently, this work aims to propose a system of public spaces in the 22 zone, for which the study sector is analyzed, applying two methodologies: the observation of urban components (natural, artificial, cultural, and normative), as well as, the elements of the city image proposed by Kevin Lynch (paths, edges, neighborhoods, nodes, and landmarks). The results obtained are complemented with a SWOT diagnosis to establish connection criteria to structure the proposal. In conclusion, the proposed network includes road axes with alternative transportation lanes and pedestrian paths that link public spaces, facilities, heritage, relevant points (landmarks and nodes ), and the natural environment (banks of bodies of water). lnterconnection systems are also proposed at the neighborhood level, which is articulated to the general network. Finally, a system of public spaces is obtained that will contribute to improving the urban structure, the image of the city, and the quality of life of the residents.