Urbanismo sostenible: dotación y calidad del verde urbano público en la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract:Public green areas have been part of the growth and sustainability of the cities for their environmental, economic and social impact. From this criterion the present study aims to analyze and contrast the endowment and quality of green spaces of the city of Loja and formulate scenarios for improving urban greenery for a Universal accessibility to comfort areas for the benefit of the population. The study makes it possible to identify and validate the sustainability of the city and the quality of its public green areas, through mapping, field visits and study analysis mapping using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the city level, neighborhoods and urban parishes. Regarding quality, it is analyzed through the Public Site-Specific methodology. Assessment (UN-HABITAT), in addition, with the help of the Kobotoolbox surveys, it was collected all the information at the individual level to assess the quality of existing green areas in the city of Loja. Finally, a series of strategies are developed based on the valuation methodologies applied in public green spaces aligned to the Objective Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.7 of sustainable cities and communities, where the population perceives safety, accessibility and inclusiveness in these spaces defined as recreational green areas and thus promote mental and physical health, economic well-being, environmental and social in order to promote the meeting of the population and the enjoyment of the same in the city of Loja.