Intervención Urbana Arquitectónica en la calle Lauro Guerrero. Loja, Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of the present work is to develop urban intervention strategies for the re habitalization of Lauro Guerrero Street as an articulating space in the city of Loja. Lauro Guerrero Street is a collector road that extends with south - north circulation from Parqueo 2 Coliseo Street to Juan José Samaniego Street, intercepted by important streets of the case study under investigation from Alonso de Mercadillo Street to Juan José Samaniego Street within the urban fabric. Along its route, there are narrow sidewalks that limit pedestrian mobility, there is no bicycle lane, and there is a lack of green areas in poor condition. The facades of the buildings are discontinued, and the ornamentation is not adequate. Given this reality, the question arises: What are the strategies to rehabilitate Lauro Guerrero Street under sustainable principles? The methodology implemented consisted of an urban analysis of the functionality of the street and its context to identify strengths and weaknesses. For the analysis, the street was considered as a public meeting place based on the sustainable principles of spatial integration, development of economic and social activities, with predominance of pedestrian mobility, mixed uses, green and with a harmonious and attractive urban fabric. The results show that the street has problems in terms of public space, uses, ornamentation, mobility, and furniture, in addition to the loss of green areas. Objectives and strategies are proposed to convert Lauro Guerrero Street into an attractive, articulated, and habitable public space.