Identificación y diagnóstico de las áreas verdes urbanas presentes en la administración zonal de Quitumbe del Distrito Metropolitano de Quito

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Abstract:.2ABSTRACTGreen areas achieve a fundamental role in the face of urban expansion, they create environmental, economic and social benefits. In spite of Quito has an Urban Green Index higher than World Healthy Organization recommended, there are limitations because there is not a quality index to urban green areas. This work shows an urban green area inventory in the Administración Zonal Quitumbe and their typologies. It shows theoutdated informationabout the urban green areasin the control and management entities of public spaces, besides, a biophysical dignoses showsthe Sectorial and Zonal Parks qualityof cleanliness, care and maintenance. Finally, with the inhabitants perception of urban green areas show a high degree of use and visit to vegetated spaces, there are still limitations from lack of security and maintenance of these spaces.