Social Cohesion and Climate Resilience
Theoretical and Methodological Framework for the Regeneration of the City Center of Piura
Keywords:
urban regeneration sustainability quality of public spaces social cohesion climate resilienceAbstract
This study examines the convergence between social cohesion, sustainability and the quality of public space in the centre of Piura, Peru. The urban area is suffering from systemic deterioration due to informal expansion and climate vulnerability to ENSO events. The objective was to establish a theoretical and methodological framework for inclusive and resilient urban regeneration based on scientific evidence. A mixed-methods approach was employed, comprising a systematic review following the PRISMA 2020 protocol (8 studies selected from Scopus/WoS, 2024–2025) and a territorial diagnosis. It was found that urban vitality depends on mixed-use development and social infrastructure as a foundation for well-being. The results show that traditional organic urban fabrics facilitate greater interaction than modern, segregated ones. It is concluded that sustainability is only possible if physical interventions are coordinated with co-creation processes and bioclimatic management that prioritise the human scale.
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