Sustainable management of the Chillon Riverbanks to valorize residual public spaces, Lima, Peru

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop a valorization plan for the margins of the Chillón River along 2.76 km, covering the districts of Puente Piedra, San Martín de Porres and Los Olivos, through the implementation of productive activities supported by sustainability criteria. The methodology was structured in four phases: the first consisted of a literature review, including the search for documentation, regulations and scientific publications at local and international levels. The second, called data collection, focused on gathering statistical data and analyzing the ecosystem and surrounding urban context. The third phase, the diagnosis, characterized the problems and opportunities of the study area, while the fourth developed the plan. The results show that productive activities in the river generate sustainable development with clear benefits: local employment (economic), public spaces (social) and ecological recovery (environmental), directly improving the lives of inhabitants. As a conclusion, a comprehensive recovery plan for the river margins was proposed, with the vision of creating sustainable, multifunctional and landscape-oriented urban areas. These spaces integrate the community and were designed to facilitate social, economic and recreational activities, thereby promoting communal prosperity in the urban environment.