Plan regenerador de áreas verdes degradadas y manglares en el sector Kennedy Norte mediante diseño del paisaje.

Abstract

Guayaquil has historically maintained a strong connection with its natural surroundings, having founded on wetlands and estuaries bordered by mangroves and tropical dry forest hills. However, since the economical growth of the 1950s, rapid urban development, marked by a lack of adequate planning and environmental regulations, has significantly impacted the urban landscape. This process resulted in ecological imbalances, the loss of green spaces, and a reduction in recreational areas, increasing the city’s vulnerability to flooding and rising temperatures. Currently, the estuarine system known as “ Estero Salado” is identified as one of the most affected ecosystems by this disorganized development. Issues such as pollution, poor sanitation, and citizen dissatisfaction are particularly evident in the stretch located in the “Kennedy Norte” neighboorhood, which is in a state of critical deterioration.