La red verde como estructurador del territorio, caso El Coca y su entorno rural.

Abstract

Abstract:The study identifies peri-urban green areas in the city of Coca and connection axes. The existing road system connects cities at greater distances; It generates isolated settlements in different sections causing a deficit of green areas and forests, the population moves by bicycle and walking, sharing vehicle space. It is necessary to plan settlements, regulate their growth, anticipating the existence of resources. Incorporating a green network manages to control gaps and rural ecological forests, establishing them as protected; It generates settlement and growth limits, achieving a sustainable city, good connectivity and mobility, covers the deficit of green areas and public spaces, promotes ecological and river mobility, improves the economy, exchange of products and promotes tourism. Based on theoretical concepts about a compact city through densification and consolidation; controlled diffuse city without excessive expansion; ecology to recover, protect ecosystems and resources; incorporates urban horticulture consolidating the predominant agricultural activity; generates organized green systems based on existing ones and sustainability with rational consumption of resources.