Centros de manzanas como nodos de conectividad

Abstract

Public spaces play a vital role in shaping urban environments and human life, as they are where environmental connectivity, social well-being, and heritage preservation converge—fundamental elements for urban development. Within this framework, inaccessible city blocks and green spaces represent a latent potential for generating new public spaces. These places “play a fundamental role in the construction of the territory; they not only articulate, structure, and organize the different activities and uses of urban space, but are also, par excellence, the stage for the collective socialization of the city” (Perez, 2004, p. 28). Thus, the way a city is planned directly impacts the lifestyles of its inhabitants. When these spaces are not managed properly, the problems not only affect biodiversity and the municipality's tourist appeal, but the lack of places for leisure, rest, and recreation also generates inequality and social segregation. In this context, we are located in the municipality of Támesis, Antioquia, situated in the southwest and bordering Jericó and Fredonia. This territory is recognized for its ecological and cultural heritage, which play an essential role in its development and quality of life. However, it faces a significant dilemma in terms of environmental connectivity and public infrastructure. According to recent studies, 60% of the landscapes and natural spaces show some level of deterioration, which negatively impacts biodiversity and tourism potential. This situation, coupled with a lack of maintenance and a scarcity of quality public spaces, has resulted in an urban environment limited for recreation and social interaction, diminishing the quality of life of its inhabitants. Public spaces fulfill a vital function in shaping urban environments and in human life, as they are where environmental connectivity, social well-being, and heritage preservation converge—fundamental elements for the development of the city. Within this framework, inaccessible city blocks and green spaces represent a latent potential for generating new public spaces. These places “play a fundamental role in the construction of the territory; they not only articulate, structure, and organize the different activities and uses of urban space, but are also, par excellence, the stage for the collective socialization of the city” (Perez, 2004, p. 28). Thus, the way a city is planned directly impacts the lifestyles of its inhabitants. When these spaces are not managed properly, the problems not only affect the biodiversity and tourist appeal of the municipality, but also, the lack of places for leisure, rest, and recreation generates inequality and social segregation. In this context, we are situated in the municipality of Támesis, Antioquia, located in the southwest and bordering Jericó and Fredonia. This territory is recognized for its ecological and cultural heritage, which play an essential role in its development and quality of life. However, it faces a significant dilemma in terms of environmental connectivity and public infrastructure. According to recent studies, 60% of its landscapes and natural spaces show some level of deterioration, negatively impacting biodiversity and tourism potential. This situation, coupled with a lack of maintenance and a scarcity of quality public spaces, has resulted in an urban environment limited for recreation and social interaction, diminishing the quality of life for its inhabitants.