Estrategias de intervención en vacíos urbanos de barrios en proceso de consolidación. Propuesta aplicada sobre el “barrio Santa Marianita del Arenal”

Abstract

Rapid urban growth in cities has led to certain urban areas becoming informal and spatially fragmented. The Santa Marianita del Arenal neighborhood has several empty spaces that show signs of abandonment, underuse, and disconnection from the surrounding area, representing a break in spatial and social continuity, at the expense of community cohesion and deteriorating the quality of the environment. The lack of planning and strategies for their recovery has limited their potential as inclusive and articulating public spaces. In this context, the general objective of this study is to propose urban-architectural intervention strategies for the recovery and functional use of empty spaces in the Santa Marianita del Arenal neighborhood, with the aim of promoting social cohesion, strengthening the local urban fabric, and contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of its inhabitants.