The cultural identity and urban values of the Wayku neighborhood in Lama

Abstract

Introduction: the majestic setting of the urban area surrounding public spaces has an urban planning value that is fundamental to the identity of a place and must be preserved in whole or in part.

Objective: to characterize the cultural identity and urban planning values of the Wayku neighborhood in Lama.

Method: a non-experimental, observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted. A population of 8,883 inhabitants was defined in that area. The sample for the analytical study is composed of 211 community residents, both men and women. The study is based on accurate and rigorous information, in accordance with the standards of scientific and research methods.

Results: 158 people prioritize craftmaking as their primary cultural activity in the neighborhood 52 %, and 179 residents 59 % maintain their homes as such. It was also identified that 195 homes are brick, making up 33 % of the total; 285 homes 61 % have mud masonry walls; 290 homes 55 % are in fair condition; 425 homes are maintained every 5 years; most of the homes are in poor condition, with approximately 310 buildings.

Conclusions: It can be inferred that the main problem identified is the lack of interest that owners show in their monumental homes and their limited commitment to continuing to preserve ancestral materials despite being a highly touristic location in the region.