Indicadores para un urbanismo sostenible caso de estudio periferia norte de Loja

Abstract

Abstract:This research analyzes the levels of urban sustainability in the northern periphery of the city of Loja, through an indicator-based approach that evaluates the physical, functional, and social conditions of the territory in order to develop sustainable urbanism. During the urban growth and expansion of the city, several deficiencies were identified in terms of basic services and infrastructure in the peripheral areas, which reduce the quality of life in these sectors. The study carried out a diagnosis of key components: compactness, sustainable mobility, complexity, and social cohesion. These were applied to the neighborhoods under analysis through spatial analysis, fieldwork, and territorial data processing. The results reveal a marked inequality in the urban development of the periphery, where consolidated neighborhoods coexist with others undergoing unplanned and disjointed expansion. High levels of sustainability were found in sectors such as La Inmaculada and Las Pitas, while neighborhoods like Carigán and Zalapa present critical conditions. This study provides a methodological evaluation tool applicable to other urban areas and proposes guidelines to orient territorial planning based on criteria of equity, proximity, and sustainability. The research demonstrates the importance of measuring and understanding the territory from a comprehensive perspective to consolidate a more just and resilient urbanism.