Analysis of Guayaquil through the 12 criteria to determine a good public space based on New City Life by Jan Gehl
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Public space as a concept has been determined as a privatized and disused space that suits the short stay of its users. One of the main challenges facing public spaces in Latin America is poverty and inequality. Many urban residents of the region live in informal settlements or slums, where public spaces are often scarce or of poor quality. In addition, crime and safety issues can limit the use and enjoyment of public spaces in some areas. The present study analyzes the conditions of public space through the urban imaginary, typical in the public spaces of Guayaquil, which have problematic conditions in terms of insecurity, privatization, and disuse, leading to determine these spaces as urban voids. The objective presented is to use a qualitative analysis model of Jan Gehl's 12 criteria of public space as guidelines for the design and improvements of the new public space within Guayaquil. The methodology used is based on case studies and evaluation of the indicators of each of the criteria, thus entailing a theorized framework. As a result, the application of 12 criteria can strengthen use, reduce insecurity, de-privatize public space, and improve the current designs of public spaces under the conditions of sustainable public space, thus increasing the amount of green area.
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