Las aceras en barrios periféricos de la ciudad de Loja como elemento articulador y de calidad de vida urbana. Caso de estudio: San Cayetano.

Abstract

Abstract:The lower San Cayetano neighborhood has been seen for years segregated, projecting a image of insecurity due to the lack of municipal intervention that has led to the generation of negative mobility scenarios for residents, which affects the proper development of the sector. Due to this antecedent, in the present titling work it is proposed to analyze the current state of the sidewalks in the neighborhood, through the application of autonomous matrices that allow to identify the characteristics that they possess in the sensory physical aspect and of context. Taking as a basis for the generation of said matrices the analysis of different referents, that allow to be clear about the inexcusable elements and minimum segments that must have a sidewalk to be considered as an element suitable for public use. With this, the dimensions, furniture and minimum services that must be own the sidewalk of the sector to provide a good pedestrian traffic service, in addition to create pleasant atmospheres that improve the quality of life of residents and link the whole neighborhood in the best way to the city.