Privatización de espacios públicos sector Los Ceibos.

Abstract

At the beginning of the B-2023 semester, the Urban and Territorial Observatory (OUT) research group proposed the topic "Privatization of Public Spaces in Los Ceibos" as an integrative urban design thesis project for the Integrated Design course in the Faculty of Architecture and Design (FAD). This project aims to develop a Master Plan for urban street intervention, not just to design a single street but to propose a comprehensive road system focusing on complete streets and shared streets that address issues related to the privatization of public spaces and micro-segregation in this urban environment. The project intends to propose strategic streets or roads for the revitalization and reactivation of the neighborhood, focusing on pedestrian accessibility and vehicular mobility, especially increasing public spaces that promote walkability. Under these premises, the student Adrián González, with the guidance of Ricardo Pozo, has worked during the B-2023 and A-2024 semesters on a proposal for the intervention of sidewalks and streets in the Northwest sector of the city of Guayaquil, specifically in "Old Los Ceibos." The urban diagnosis of the neighborhood focused on understanding the problems affecting open public spaces, hindering efficient movement and the enjoyment of public space. General issues identified include insecurity, depopulation, congestion, underutilization of public space, and lack of diversity in land use, among others.