Análisis costo-beneficio de implementar áreas verdes como estrategia para reducir la temperatura ambiente de la zona urbana del cantón Manta en el año 2024, caso Parque Plaza del Mar

Abstract

Abstract: Manta, the main tourist and fishing port of Ecuador, a coastal city that faces challenges environmental in its urban area due to the absence of vegetation. With an extension of 29,008.61 hectares, the canton is home to around 271,000 inhabitants, concentrating mostly in urban areas. The territory of the canton is covered by 67% of natural areas, however, the presence of green spaces in the urban area is limited, The situation is aggravated by the high population density. The research reveals the need to increase and improve green spaces now existing in the city of Manta to counteract the impact of climate change and improve quality of life. The study carried out highlights the citizen demand for more green areas and highlights the importance of undertaking public actions that address this problematic. In response, a project is proposed to expand and improve the capacity of the green areas already existing in the Plaza del Mar park, to contribute to the reduction of the temperature of the urban area, seeking to benefit the community.