Evaluación del índice verde urbano en la parroquia Yaruquíes de la ciudad Riobamba.

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to evaluate the IVU in the Yaruquíes parish, through the survey and compilation of secondary information together with Geographic Information (GIS) tools for adaptation measures to climate change. The diagnosis of the current situation was categorized into three means: physical, biological and socioeconomic. The physical environment was cataloged various variables, in geography relevant maps of the parish boundaries at the cantonal level were prepared, and the study area was delimited, data on climatic factors obtained from the POWER NASA source was also considered. The biological environment was defined in flora and fauna species, in situ research was carried out on the plant presence; and in the socioeconomic environment, several components were analyzed according to the urban green index (IVU) such as the population, the number of citizens for the current year of study was projected, and at the same time, the value of the growth rate of the Riobamba canton. The analysis of urban green areas (AVU) was carried out based on the "Plan Vida para Riobamba" project, it was delimited and maps were made referring to the real situation, projected situation and both situations. In addition, the proposed proposal was based on the SENPLADES format. The value obtained from the IVU was 6.63 square meters/inhab, categorizing it as deficient, knowing that the minimum value endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the IVU is 9 square meters/inhab, having raised the technical proposal, implementing suitable ornamental species for sidewalks and parterres, considering the characteristics and the place destined for its execution. The diagnosis identified threats to natural resources, it was determined with GIS tools that the population density ratio is greater than the AVU extension, and the establishment of AVU generated positive impacts on the IVU.