La calidad está en todas partes: Una propuesta de investigación para avaluar la sustentabilidad medioambiental de los parques urbanos

Diego Adiel Sandoval Chávez; Eduardo Rafael Poblano Ojinaga; Lizette Alvarado Tarango; Miguel Ángel Hernández Rivera

doi:10.61273/neyart.v3i4.119

Authors

Diego Adiel Sandoval Chávez National Technological Institute of Mexico
Eduardo Rafael Poblano Ojinaga National Technological Institute of Mexico
Lizette Alvarado Tarango National Technological Institute of Mexico
Miguel Ángel Hernández Rivera National Technological Institute of Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61273/neyart.v3i4.119

Keywords:

ecosystem services, sustainability assessment, ecological footprint, green space management, urbicide

Abstract

Besides being the most refined form of public space, large-scale urban parks are conceived as catalysts for environmental improvement in urban settings. These spaces provide a multiplicity of services, ranging from air purification to thermal or sound regulation. The related literature reports that the environmental sustainability of urban parks is a topic whose study has been atomized, without a holistic consideration. The objective of this paper is to present a research proposal for estimating the environmental sustainability of an urban park of large size. The proposal includes the development of an evaluation scheme that considers eight evaluation factors. For each factor, global indicators are developed, without delving deep into in each one of them, because the approach emphasizes the breadth of coverage. The factors to be considered were vegetal palette, surface type, protection against wind erosion, water consumption, thermal regulation, sound regulation, water capture capacity and recycling of organic materials. A general discussion of the model is presented. Finally, conclusions are drawn from the study, and the limitations of the proposed model are acknowledged.

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Author Biographies

Diego Adiel Sandoval Chávez , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Professor-researcher Dean with more than 39 years of experience in teaching and research at the postgraduate level at the National Technological Institute of Mexico/IT in Ciudad Juárez. Author of numerous scientific publications in areas such as organisational studies, sustainable systems management, governance and systems management, sustainable tourism, industrial management, public space management, and human security systems management. Member of the National System of Researchers of Mexico, level 1.

Eduardo Rafael Poblano Ojinaga , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Industrial engineer from the National Technological Institute of Mexico, Instituto de la Laguna. Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (1995) and Administrative Engineering (2000) from the Technological Institute of Ciudad Juárez, PhD in Technology from the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico (2019). His line of research is related to strategic planning, quality engineering management, quality engineering consulting, Six Sigma, and teamwork. He is recognised as a desirable profile and belongs to the national system of researchers.

Lizette Alvarado Tarango , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Lizette Alvarado Tarango has developed an academic career linked to applied research in administration and administrative engineering. She graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 2002 from the Technological Institute of Ciudad Juárez, and in 2009 she obtained a Master's degree in Administration from the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. and in 2014, she obtained a Master's degree in Administrative Engineering from the Technological Institute of Ciudad Juárez. She has several publications in indexed and peer-reviewed journals in her engineering profile and is recognised as having a desirable profile.

Miguel Ángel Hernández Rivera , National Technological Institute of Mexico

Industrial Engineer in Electronics from the National Technological Institute of Mexico/I.T. of Durango, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Doctor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the National Technological Institute of Mexico/I.T. of Ciudad Juárez. He has collaborated on academic projects, curriculum review, and the creation of specialisations. He is the author of articles and book chapters recognised by CONAHCYT and has the desirable profile of PRODEP.

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