Revalorización del centro urbano, la vivienda tradicional como nuevo espacio cultural turístico. Caso de estudio: Cabecera cantonal de Quilanga provincia de Loja

Abstract

Abstract:As you know the identity of the people tends to disappear, either due to the effect of acculturation and migration to the city, which leads to the deterioration of the social organization of the towns, as is the case of the city of Quilanga. The purpose of this research is to raise awareness about the value of the identity and tradition of the city by creating new spaces, be it recreational, public space, tourist, social, cultural or other facilities. Since the high degree of devaluation of heritage by the population has caused its degradation, it is necessary a level of acculturation to understand its value and belonging. Faced with this reality, it focuses on the revaluation of the urban center, conserving traditional housing as a new cultural space. In other words, the project focuses on creating a cultural-tourist space with which the image of the city can be recovered, conserving and rehabilitating the built heritage as an economic, social and cultural resource, understanding that it is part of the collective memory of the place. The purpose is to spread the customs and traditions of the canton.