Diseño urbano paisajístico de los espacios residuales y parterres del entorno urbano del barrio Ciudad Alegría, bajo principios de ecología urbana

Abstract

Abstract: From the perspective of urban ecology, this study examines the urban landscape design of medians and residual spaces in the Ciudad Alegría neighborhood, located in the city of Loja. This research seeks to address the issue of unplanned urban growth, which has resulted in underused and abandoned green areas, negatively affecting environmental quality, the urban landscape, and people s quality of life. Environmental and urban analysis methods were applied to assess the physical, social, natural, and urban conditions of the study area. In addition, a SWOT analysis was conducted to identify its main opportunities and problems. Based on this diagnosis, a landscape rehabilitation proposal was developed to restore these spaces through the implementation of green infrastructure, ecological connectivity, and sustainability criteria. The results show that enhancing medians and residual spaces contributes to improving environmental comfort, increasing urban biodiversity, and encouraging the social use of public space, thereby creating a more functional and sustainable urban environment.