Infraestructura para la infancia: nodos recreativos como catalizadores del espacio urbano
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Jiménez Emmanuelli, Catalina E.
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La Estación Jardines se inserta en un contexto residencial de baja densidad donde las aceras interrumpidas, la escasa infraestructura peatonal y la fuerte dependencia del automóvil limitan la movilidad diaria y debilitan la conexión entre los barrios y el sistema de transporte colectivo. A pesar de la presencia significativa de niños, familias trabajadoras y una población envejeciente, el entorno carece de espacios públicos accesibles, áreas verdes articuladas y equipamientos comunitarios que respondan a sus necesidades de movilidad, recreación y bienestar.
Esta investigación examina cómo el diseño urbano centrado en la infancia y en las dinámicas intergeneracionales puede transformar el área de Jardines en un nodo comunitario activo. A partir de análisis espacial, trabajo de campo, encuestas, entrevistas y revisión teórica, se identifican carencias estructurales pero también oportunidades para crear un corredor peatonal seguro, infraestructura verde y programas que fomenten la vida comunitaria.
La propuesta plantea un sistema de espacios públicos y una estructura de uso mixto que integran juego, aprendizaje, encuentro social y movilidad activa como estrategias para regenerar el entorno urbano. Más allá de atender a la niñez, este enfoque busca fortalecer la cohesión barrial y mejorar la calidad de vida de todos sus habitantes, demostrando que intervenir desde la escala cotidiana puede activar infraestructuras subutilizadas y reconectar la comunidad con la ciudad.
The Jardines Station is located within a low-density residential context characterized by discontinuous sidewalks, limited pedestrian infrastructure, and a strong dependence on the automobile. These conditions weaken daily mobility and hinder connections between surrounding neighborhoods and the public transit system. Despite the presence of children, working families, and an aging population, the area lacks accessible public spaces, connected green infrastructure, and community facilities that support mobility, recreation, and overall well-being. This research explores how child-centered and intergenerational urban design can transform the Jardines Station area into an active community node. Through spatial analysis, fieldwork, surveys, interviews, and theoretical inquiry, the study identifies structural deficiencies as well as opportunities to create a safe pedestrian corridor, enhance green infrastructure, and strengthen programs that support community life. The proposal envisions a system of public spaces and a mixed-use structure that integrate play, learning, social interaction, and active mobility as strategies for urban regeneration. Beyond addressing the needs of children, this approach seeks to reinforce neighborhood cohesion and improve the quality of life for all residents. The project demonstrates how interventions at the everyday scale can activate underutilized infrastructure and reconnect communities to the city.
The Jardines Station is located within a low-density residential context characterized by discontinuous sidewalks, limited pedestrian infrastructure, and a strong dependence on the automobile. These conditions weaken daily mobility and hinder connections between surrounding neighborhoods and the public transit system. Despite the presence of children, working families, and an aging population, the area lacks accessible public spaces, connected green infrastructure, and community facilities that support mobility, recreation, and overall well-being. This research explores how child-centered and intergenerational urban design can transform the Jardines Station area into an active community node. Through spatial analysis, fieldwork, surveys, interviews, and theoretical inquiry, the study identifies structural deficiencies as well as opportunities to create a safe pedestrian corridor, enhance green infrastructure, and strengthen programs that support community life. The proposal envisions a system of public spaces and a mixed-use structure that integrate play, learning, social interaction, and active mobility as strategies for urban regeneration. Beyond addressing the needs of children, this approach seeks to reinforce neighborhood cohesion and improve the quality of life for all residents. The project demonstrates how interventions at the everyday scale can activate underutilized infrastructure and reconnect communities to the city.
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