El espacio público y la identidad urbana. Las Zarzas I Loja, como caso de estudio

Abstract

Abstract: The project is being carried out in the public space of the Zarzas I neighborhood in the city of Loja, which, despite having great natural potential, suffers from poor formal design and maintenance. This park is popular and appreciated by neighborhood residents as an easily accessible recreational and sports space. Using a descriptive, observational, and perception methodology, using surveys with open and closed questions, information was gathered on the current state of the park, identifying problems and potential opportunities related to its identifying elements. In this sense, it was identified that the natural landscape plays a fundamental role in the park, and thus the proposal is based on defining three zones: sports areas, recreational areas, and recreation and natural conservation areas. The proposal seeks to enhance and strengthen the existing infrastructure and integrate new interventions to strengthen an urban identity and a sense of belonging to the Las Zarzas I neighborhood, focusing on the elements and the natural environment that stand out in this space.