Node Analysis in Central Public Spaces in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Abstract

Guayaquil is one of the cities that presents a high rate of shortcomings in terms of its pedestrian and vehicular mobility; it is essential to focus on the fact that the mass transport of the city and its urban environment need a change to mitigate the high incidence of contamination and influence sustainable transport, creating places, squares and connection centers for pedestrians. A solution is proposed to the lack of parking, passable public space, and multimodal and accessible mobility. The proposal is based on submitting recreation and leisure spaces for the citizens of the city of Guayaquil through a pedestrian route where the focus is centered on Avenida 9 de Octubre, to motivate the use of public spaces free of vehicular pollution to take advantage of the city's heritage facilities. At the same time, it proposes an approach to its most emblematic buildings, which have currently been restored without losing the individuality that makes them representative. The purpose of the project is to promote a connection square is created, with the different public spaces that are on the main road that connects Av. 9 de Octubre with the Malecón 2000 and its surroundings. The detailed exploration of theoretical tools, based on the Jan Gehl methodology, and the investigative approaches of Pin Guerrero, points out a strategic proposal of a mixed nature, presenting a connection of heritage nodes oriented towards diverting the vehicular collapse that exists on the avenue, and creating a central esplanade that is complemented with urban furniture and green areas.