ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES To explore the perceptions of residents regarding their health and well-being in areas of personal and collective life, in relation to the experience of urban transformation originated by the Program for the Recovery of Neighborhoods in Chile “Quiero mi Barrio” (PQMB). METHODS Qualitative study conducted in eight neighborhoods, which were subject to interventions between 2012–2015, located in seven communes of Chile: Arica, Renca, Padre Las Casas, Villarrica, Castro, Ancud. Eighteen focus groups and 27 interviews were conducted between 2018 and 2019. A content analysis was carried out following the social determinants of health approach. RESULTS Material conditions of neighborhood infrastructure and psychosocial determinants were the main emerging and predominant categories in the residents’ narratives. The new or improved infrastructure enhances sports and playing practices, as well as contributes to the feeling of safety and to the improvement of walkable spaces, support networks, socialization and dynamization of social organization. However, neglected aspects were visualized. The program had limitations of structural character that operate locally, such as aging, individual lifestyles that limit participation, and contexts of insecurity, especially in neighborhoods victims of drug trafficking. CONCLUSIONS The urban changes originated by the PQMB included improvements in neighborhood infrastructure and in the psychosocial environment, which are perceived by residents as beneficial aspects and promoters of collective wellbeing. However, global phenomena, and those related to the program, limit its scope and have repercussions on the perception of overall wellbeing of the residents in the neighborhoods. To go deeper into how this or other state neighborhood programs may or may not favor equitable access of different social groups, or which works may be better used by the groups, is an aspect that enhances the integral action with other sectors and local actors in the territories. being life Quiero Barrio PQMB. . (PQMB) 20122015 2012 2015 2012–2015 Arica Renca Casas Villarrica Castro Ancud 2 201 2019 approach narratives practices spaces networks organization However visualized locally aging participation insecurity trafficking environment phenomena territories (PQMB 2012201 2012–201 20 201220 2012–20 20122 2012–2 2012–

Resumo O envelhecimento é um dos desafios mais relevantes que enfrentam as cidades de américa latina, mas pouco se conhece sobre como esse desafio é enfrentado pela planificação urbana. Este artigo procura avançar nessa discussão, pesquisando em como os instrumentos que definem o espaço pedestre das cidades chilenas, eles coletam as necessidades das pessoas maiores e, em general, dos pedestres. Com ferramentas de análise qualitativo, eles estudaram quinze instrumentos normativos e indicativos cujo conteúdo evidenciado que as pessoas maiores são dificilmente consideradas em espaços que priorizam a fluência de um pedestre “média” e em movimento. latina urbana discussão chilenas general pedestres qualitativo média “média movimento

Abstract Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges of Latin American cities, yet little is known on how urban planning addresses it. This article seeks to contribute to this discussion, by investigating how the planning tools that define the walkable space of Chilean cities cover the needs of older adults and, in general, of pedestrians. Fifteen normative and indicative tools were analysed with qualitative tools, showing that older people’s needs are scarcely considered in public spaces that prioritise the flow of an “average” and in constant movement pedestrian. it discussion general pedestrians peoples people s average “average pedestrian

Resumen El envejecimiento es uno de los desafíos más relevantes que enfrentan las ciudades latinoamericanas, pero poco se conoce sobre cómo ese desafío es abordado por la planificación urbana. Este artículo busca avanzar en aquella discusión, indagando en cómo los instrumentos que definen el espacio público peatonal de las ciudades chilenas recogen las necesidades de las personas mayores y, en general, de los peatones. Con herramientas de análisis cualitativo, se estudiaron quince instrumentos normativos e indicativos cuyo contenido evidenció que las personas mayores son escasamente consideradas en espacios públicos que priorizan la fluidez de un peatón “promedio” y en constante movimiento. latinoamericanas urbana discusión general peatones cualitativo promedio “promedio movimiento

Resumen Diversos trabajos se han aproximado al caminar desde la literatura, la fenomenología, la sociología y la arquitectura; sin embargo, son pocos los que en nuestro medio se han acercado a recoger las valoraciones que hacen los habitantes de una ciudad a partir de su experiencia como peatones. Se presentan los resultados de un estudio descriptivo de tipo correlacional que explora la forma en que los habitantes de Bogotá valoran qué tan caminable es la ciudad. Participaron un total de 305 personas de diversos grupos de edad, género y habitantes de distintas localidades quienes evaluaron, mediante un cuestionario ad hoc constituido por 50 reactivos, las diferentes condiciones tanto sociales como físicas del espacio público relevantes para conseguir que la ciudad sea caminable. Un análisis de escalamiento multidimensional, el Smallest Space Analysis (SSA), permitió establecer algunos factores clave al determinar los propósitos, el lugar por donde se camina y las condiciones socioespaciales asociadas a la experiencia de caminar. Se discuten los resultados a partir de las implicaciones que tiene caminar por los espacios públicos para la calidad de vida urbana, la formulación de políticas, la planeación y gestión urbana.

Abstract Studies have approached walking from literature, phenomenology, health research, sociology, gender studies, urban management, and architecture. However, few in our environment have collected and systematized assessments of city residents based on their own experiences as pedestrians. Thus, the present research seeks to shed some light on this issue. The article gathers the results of a correlational study that explores how Bogotá residents assess the walkability of the city. Through an ad hoc questionnaire comprised of 50 items, a total of 305 people from different age groups, genders, and residents of different localities assessed the different social and physical conditions of public space relevant to making the city walkable. A multidimensional scaling analysis, the Smallest Space Analysis (SSA), allowed researchers to establish some key factors when determining the purposes, the place one walks, and the socio-spatial conditions associated with the walking experience. The results are discussed based on the implications walking in public spaces have on the quality of urban life in the city, the formulation of public policy planning, and urban management.

Resumo Diversos trabalhos têm se aproximado do caminhar a partir da literatura, da fenomenologia, da sociologia e da arquitetura; contudo, são poucos os que, em nosso meio, têm se aproximado das avaliações que os habitantes de uma cidade fazem a partir de sua experiência como pedestres. Neste texto, são apresentados os resultados de um estudo descritivo de tipo correlacional que explora a forma em que os habitantes de Bogotá, Colômbia, avaliam o quão caminhável é a cidade. Participaram 305 pessoas de diversas idades, gênero e habitantes de diferentes setores da cidade, os quais avaliaram, mediante questionário ad hoc constituído por 50 reativos, as diferentes condições tanto sociais quanto físicas do espaço público relevantes para tornar a cidade caminhável. Uma análise de escalonamento multidimensional, a Smallest Space Analysis (SSA), permitiu estabelecer alguns fatores-chave ao determinar os propósitos, o lugar por onde se caminha e as condições socioesaciais associadas à experiência de caminhar. São discutidos os resultados com base nas implicações que o caminhar pelos espaços públicos tem para a qualidade de vida urbana, para a formulação de políticas, para o planejamento urbano e para a gestão urbana.

Abstract: Noise pollution is a phenomenon insufficiently studied in the city-environment relationship. The combination of constant and permanent noise, indiscriminate use of cars and the poorly integrated public policies, cause an inaccurate and unclear environmental management. The model of a "walkable city" intends to address urban areas where transport use is reduced, the benefits of mobility through walking and cycling are emphasized and the public spaces and green areas are remediated. All those instruments could reduce noise pollution and other environmental effects.

Resumen: La contaminación auditiva es un fenómeno poco estudiado en la relación ciudad-ambiente. La combinación de ruido constante y permanente, el uso indiscriminado del automóvil y las políticas públicas desintegradas provocan una gestión ambiental incierta y poco clara frente a esta problemática. El modelo de ciudad caminable pretende generar espacios urbanos donde se reduzca el uso del transporte, se enfaticen las bondades de la movilidad a pie y en bicicleta, y se rehabiliten espacios públicos y áreas verdes, mecanismos que podrían reducir la contaminación auditiva y otras afectaciones ambientales.