Urban acupuncture as a social strategy for the revitalization of the riverfront of the Malecón del Río Tumbes
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18226065Keywords:
urban acupuncture, riverfront, urban regeneration, tactical urbanismAbstract
This research analyzes the application of urban acupuncture as a social strategy to revitalize the riverfront of the Malecón del Río Tumbes in Peru. A mixed-methods approach with a non-experimental, explanatory design was adopted, including a non-probabilistic sample of 58 participants (local residents and business owners) and 11 key informants. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and spatial analysis, allowing for the evaluation of perceptions regarding specific urban interventions. The results highlight moderate positive correlations between urban regeneration and social conditions (rs = 0.596, p < 0.01), tactical urbanism and physical conditions (rs = 0.599, p < 0.01), and ecological architecture and environmental conditions (rs = 0.628, p < 0.01). Furthermore, the proposals showed high acceptance, with 72.41% approval for urban regeneration and 93.1% support for the creation of green spaces. It is concluded that urban acupuncture, due to its social focus, represents a viable and effective strategy for revitalizing riverfronts, provided it comprehensively integrates social, physical, and environmental aspects, along with the active participation of the local community. This approach fosters social cohesion and environmental sustainability in peripheral urban contexts.
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