Ciudades sostenibles: La calidad del espacio verde público en la ciudad de Loja, parroquia El Valle

Abstract

Abstract: Public green areas constitute one of the key pillars of a sustainable city since these spaces serve as articulators of social life and one of the main functions is recreation and relaxation. Within the city they play an important role since these spaces serve as urban structuring elements within urban planning as well as providing a number of environmental benefits. Forthe study, sustainability indicators were used at the neighborhood level and the Public space site-specific assessment (UN-HABITAT) methodology was applied at the individual level to evaluate the quality of the green areas found in the El Valle parish. Through its dimensions, indicators and sub-indicators, this methodology made it possible to diagnose each area and propose sustainable urban design strategies based on the needs of the chosen neighborhood for the creation of scenarios in recreational spaces.