LIDUTEP: HACER LA CIUDAD MÁS HABITABLE Y SEGURA. Lineamientos de diseño urbano para la transformación de las experiencias del ser humano en el espacio público

Abstract

This BS Architecture research analyzes the deficiencies in urban planning and design, motivated by problems of mobility, security, and low quality of urban life in the city of Bogotá, thus highlighting the relevance of urban design to create environments that promote well-being, safety, and improve pedestrian experience in degraded areas through using specific tools. This research focuses on analyzing the negative experiences of users at public spaces, identifying actions that affect urban perception and determining key factors to achieve safe and pleasant public spaces. So, it's understood how physical aspects of urban spaces impact the perception and experience of pedestrians, being crucial the promotion of safe and comfortable environments. Safety, beyond the absence of obvious risks, encompasses the perception of safety when transit through these spaces (the sensation of the spaces to be transited), influenced by elements such as lighting and efficient urban design. On the other hand, comfort in urban design, not only improves the urban experience, but also improves mobility and accessibility, encouraging positive interaction with space. These factors not only affect the individual well-being of citizens, also constitute fundamental basis for sustainable and equitable development of cities, providing visually attractive environments that satisfy needs and promote community cohesion. In the context of study case in these degraded areas, the development of 5 essential dimensions is proposed to achieve safe public spaces with a positive perception of, these dimensions encompass the understanding of human needs, the addressing of visual and emotional perception of space, the safe and functional design of the physical layout, and the guarantee of an environmentally healthy environment. This multidimensional strategy reveals into aesthetically pleasing spaces that promote a feeling of security, contributing to the creation of safe and comfortable places. The project concludes with recommendations and a critical evaluation of the results, highlighting the importance of urban planning and design to improve the quality of life in disadvantaged urban environments.