Estudio exploratorio de la calidad ambiental de ambientes urbanos: caso de estudio ciudad de Machala

Abstract

Abstract: The work carried out presents the concept of Environmental Quality in Urban settings, which refers to the influence of environmental and human elements on the quality of life of city inhabitants. Aspects such as public spaces, green areas, environmental pollution, housing, basic services, socioeconomic level, and population density are addressed. The deterioration of environmental quality in urban areas is highlighted, with economic and social consequences. The efforts of the United Nations Environment Programme and the Sustainable Development Goals to improve urban environmental quality are mentioned. The Plan for Creating Opportunities in Ecuador is mentioned, and challenges such as urban expansion, urban heat islands, and the importance of urban vegetation are identified. The construction of an Urban Environmental Quality Index (UEQI) for the city of Machala is proposed as a tool to understand the environmental situation and develop improvement strategies.