Ortega Ramón, Gabriela del Cisne. (2017). Estrategia de Intervención en Espacios Públicos Disfuncionales en el Área de Primer Orden del Centro Histórico de Loja, caso de estudio: Parque Central.

Abstract

The present work denominated "Strategy of intervention in dysfunctional public spaces in the area of first order of the Historical Center of Loja, case of study: Central Park", seeks to restructure the traditional approach that has lived the contemporary city at present, channeling its circulation arteries In benefit of the vehicle, contradicting what is beneficial for the passer-by and therefore for the main protagonist of urban development of the city, the pedestrian; Reasons for which a proposal of urban design has been developed, focused on the recovery of dysfunctional public spaces (streets), creating spaces that generate pedestrian mobility, eliminating vehicular parking, widening sidewalks and thereby reducing vehicular traffic; Besides creating an integration of the Central Park of Loja with the Cathedral Church by means of the establishment of an atrium, space destined solely for the pedestrian use. The study focuses on the elaboration of a proposal, with due analysis and use of methodologies that leads to awareness of the importance of recovering the urban and architectural legacy, thus improving the urban image of the city.