La caminabilidad en el centro de Río Gallegos. Septiembre 2014

The center of Rio Gallegos, presents a great variety of states of the sidewalks in which it can get to cause some type of risk for the pedestrian. This work has as purpose the analysis and inquire the walkability in the center of Rio Gallegos; know the parameters that determine the concept. Walkability is a contemporary notion that took precedence after the emergence of sustainable cities in Europe. This concept leads the public space to become more balanced between the means of transport and the pedestrian. At the same time, this requires a true implication of urbanization policies to achieve a more “walkable” environment. Methodologically, the information is obtained through data collection with direct observation, where formulas used by the Excel software were applied, and it was subsequently processed through a GIS (Geographic Information Systems). The results reflect significant data, obtaining general evaluations of states from Very Bad to Very Good, which have each side of the blocks in the center of Rio Gallegos. Finally, suggestions are presented to raise awareness about the state of the city center, help urban planning, and care for the center. At the same time, value this space, knowing that it is a place where many people pass continuously.