Exploración de las condiciones de las calles en el barrio la esperanza: diagnóstico para el diseño de calles vitales

Abstract

This work addresses the importance of the street as a complex and primordial public space in the urban fabric, in addition to the benefit or impact that the design and configuration of the street has on the quality of life of its inhabitants. In order to understand current design methods, an analysis of national primers and manuals on street and public space design was carried out. These are the ones that establish the guidelines for design in the country, and understanding them allows us to recognize their shortcomings, the effects they have had on the streets and the way they are lived. The main focus of this work is vitality, understood as the capacity of a street to be active, diverse, safe and full of life, taking into account accessibility and above all the human scale, taking into consideration the interaction between people and their urban environment, as well as the relationships that are generated between the inhabitants themselves. Based on the above and taking into account the different methodological and theoretical references, categories of analysis are developed that will allow understanding the different components of the street in order to compare the streets of each typology that make up the La Esperanza neighborhood, concluding what each one needs, recognizing their urban particularities and the opinion of the people who live or transit through these streets. Seventeen streets belonging to 5 typologies were analyzed, which allowed us to understand their specific configuration and explore the relationship between public spaces and relevant neighborhood facilities. This analysis served as a basis for developing recommendations that respond consciously and sensitively to the needs of the inhabitants. The project is based on a methodology adapted from the Vital Streets Design Guide, used as a tool to diagnose and propose design strategies. Based on this adaptation, it seeks to address each category of analysis, ultimately improving the experience of those who pass through them, promoting a healthier and more functional urban life.