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The main objective of this article is to evaluate the quality of territorial governance in the post-earthquake recovery of Portoviejo following the April 16,2016 earthquake analyzes the articulation between the public and private sectors, as well as citizen participation in all urban regeneration programs, with the purpose of identifying the main urban changes in the sector. For this purpose, an exhaustive documentary review was carried out, and information was collected in situ, including the elaboration of thematic maps and focus groups. It is concluded that, despite addressing social, economic and environmental aspects, urban regeneration in Portoviejo is still exposed to vulnerabilities and threats. Problems in urban structure, infrastructure and governance are highlighted, suggesting comprehensive regeneration to improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development.

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El objetivo principal de este artículo es evaluar la calidad de la gobernanza territorial en la recuperación post-terremoto del 16 de abril de 2016 en la ciudad de Portoviejo. Se analiza la articulación entre los sectores público y privado, así como la participación ciudadana en todos los programas de regeneración urbana, con el propósito de identificar los principales cambios urbanísticos del sector. Para este fin, se realizó una exhaustiva revisión documental y se recopiló información in situ, lo que incluyó la elaboración de mapas temáticos y la realización de grupos focales. Se concluye que, a pesar de abordar aspectos sociales, económicos y ambientales, la regeneración urbana en Portoviejo sigue expuesta a vulnerabilidades y amenazas. Se destacan problemas en la estructura urbana, infraestructura y gobernanza, sugiriendo una regeneración integral para mejorar la calidad de vida y promover el desarrollo sostenible.

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Title
Governance assessment in post-earthquake urban regeneration: historic and commercial center of Portovieio
Alternate title
Gobernanza en la reconstrucción post-terremoto: centro histórico y comercial de Portoviejo
Author
Torres, Kelvin Moreira 1 ; Macías, Betsy Moretta 1 

 Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Ecuador 
Publication title
Estoa; Cuenca
Volume
14
Issue
27
Pages
131-144
Publication year
2025
Publication date
Jan-Jun 2025
Publisher
Universidad de Cuenca
Place of publication
Cuenca
Country of publication
Ecuador
Publication subject
ISSN
13907263
e-ISSN
13909274
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
Document type
Journal Article
ProQuest document ID
3222669040
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/governance-assessment-post-earthquake-urban/docview/3222669040/se-2?accountid=208611
Copyright
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Last updated
2025-10-16
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