UTOPÍA BV6, anteproyecto urbano arquitectónico de un equipamiento tipo para el barrio vulnerable “Corazón de Jesús” de Cuenca

Abstract

In the city of Cuenca, a list of vulnerable neighborhoods has been identified, among which the neighborhood Corazón de Jesús, located in the parish of Ricaurte, stands out. Through research, it was found that this neighborhood lacks public space due to urban growth, leading to an area consolidation with predominantly residential use, relegating the importance of public spaces. To address this situation, the UTOPÍAS Cuenca network has been created with the aim of preserving and revitalizing public space through a project based on three fundamental pillars: social, cultural, and sports. These pillars seek to recover the identity and sense of community in each place through conditions of social cohesion, inclusivity, and safety. By using indicators that measure the state of public space in Ecuador, a comparative evaluation of the impact generated by the project on the site was conducted.