Students from the School of Architecture of the Universidad Espiritu Santo (UEES) received diplomas for their work in the elaboration of the Guayaquil Street Design Guidelines which is part of the Safe Streets Manual Project. The initiative was carried out by the Municipality of Guayaquil in collaboration with The Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) and The Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI).
Thanks to the study, Guayaquil is the first city in Ecuador to have this instrument, joining a select group of Latin American cities that promote urban transformation on a technical and sustainable basis. The document, which will be officially presented in July, is the first to be prepared in conjunction with academia. The following participated in the project 64 young people of the Universidad Espiritu Santo and the Universidad de Guayaquil.
“Guayaquil bets on urban design, bets on the recovery of public spaces, so we show that we can translate ideas and will,” said Deputy Mayor Blanca Lopez.
“We not only celebrate the awarding of diplomas, but also the impact of our work in the construction of more humane, accessible and safe cities for all. Architecture and urban planning are not only technical disciplines; they are tools to transform realities,” said student Daniela Escandón.
Natalie Wong, dean of the faculty, pointed out that the completion of the guide is a fundamental step for the future of our cities. “At UEES we pride ourselves on our strong ties with society as a central part of our educational mission and the work done reflects that commitment,” she concluded.
