Habitabilidad del espacio público barrial. El caso de San Vicente, Loja

Abstract

Abstract: The lack of attention to public space in the San Vicente Loja neighborhood, perceived at first sight, has been the starting point for the research project; the area destined to the public within the neighborhood does not allow the development of collective life, generating little social interaction.This research aims to demonstrate the importance of measuring the habitability of public spaces, which guide the improvement of urban life. The first point is to define the relevance of public space in the city and its relationship with the human being. Secondly, we proceed to the selection of the methodology based on the definition of a battery of qualitative and quantitative indicators that allow measuring the quality of 17 public spaces selected within the case study, thanks to which the problems of the sector are synthesized. Finally, replicable strategies are developed to be applied in the analyzed spaces in order to improve them. Subsequently, the urban architectural design of a specific selected space that integrates nature, improves habitability and means a sense of belonging for the population of San Vicente is carried out.