Habitar el río - sistema de espacio público entre las dos márgenes del río Sinú en el centro histórico de montería

Abstract

Habitar el Río: Public Space System Between the Two Banks of the Sinú River in Montería's Historic Center** proposes an integrated urban, landscape, and environmental strategy aimed at restoring the relationship between the city and the Sinú River as its main territorial structure. The project recognizes the river as a historical, cultural, and ecological asset whose connection with the urban fabric has been weakened by fragmented growth, informal settlements, limited public spaces, and unequal urban development. The research follows three stages: territorial analysis, strategic formulation, and architectural and urban proposal. Based on the study of environmental, social, mobility, and public space systems, the project defines design guidelines that support the creation of a continuous public space network along both riverbanks. The proposal incorporates pedestrian and bicycle routes, public gathering spaces, educational, cultural, and sports facilities, green infrastructure, and ecological restoration strategies. The project seeks to improve urban connectivity, strengthen social interaction, enhance environmental quality, and promote sustainable development through nature-based solutions that increase vegetation cover and thermal comfort. As a result, the Sinú River is redefined as a connecting landscape that integrates public space, ecological infrastructure, and urban life, contributing to a more resilient, inclusive, and livable city.