Propuesta de ecobarrio para el mejoramiento integral del barrio San Pedro de los Laureles en Cuenca

Abstract

Urban sprawl and the fragmentation of the urban fabric in peripheral areas have generated deficits in infrastructure, public space, accessibility, and social cohesion. In this context, this research develops an urban and architectural improvement preliminary project based on the ecobarrio approach for the San Pedro de los Laureles neighborhood, located in the Baños parish of the city of Cuenca. The study is based on a territorial, social, and urban characterization of the neighborhood, complemented by secondary data analysis and field surveys. Subsequently, a system of sustainability indicators at the neighborhood scale is applied to assess the environmental, urban-morphological, and social conditions of the area and to contrast them with the principles of the ecobarrio model. Based on this analysis, intervention strategies are formulated to improve the urban structure, strengthen community life, optimize land use, and promote a balanced relationship between the built environment and natural systems. The research demonstrates that the ecobarrio approach is a relevant tool for intervening in urban fringe neighborhoods, as it integrates environmental sustainability, functional proximity, and social cohesion, contributing to improved habitability and urban quality.