Natalia Olguin

Analysis of the quality and accessibility of urban parks Natalia Olguin

Urban parks have an important role in the quality of urban life, they are determinant for the well-being of the population, they provide various benefits, among which are the social ones, since they promote cultural diversity, help to generate a symbolic value of identity and belonging, provide psychological and even emotional services, allow an increase in interpersonal relationships, promoting social interaction and integration, and promote physical activity. These positive externalities of urban parks are directly related to the quality and accessibility of the population to these spaces. At present, parks in densely populated areas are a limited resource, given the level of urbanization that is present in the cities, it is important to know the current state of the parks of the commune of Concepción, which affects the use of these spaces, which should be decisive for the future development of urban projects.