Tactical Urbanism as a Strategy For the Recovery of Public Space in the El Churo Community – Pedernales

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of tactical urbanism as a tool to recover and improve public space in urban areas, with a special focus on identifying sustainable and durable materials for interventions. Theoretical Framework: Tactical urbanism is based on a series of concepts and theories that promote citizen participation, sustainability, and adaptability in the transformation of public space. Theories such as participatory planning and tactical urban design support the implementation of small-scale, low-cost, and rapid interventions. Method: With the aim of motivating the El Churo community through art to improve the public space of the sidewalk on the community boardwalk as a strategic and tourist space, an intervention was carried out with architecture students under a qualitative methodology. Results and Discussion: Tactical urbanism is an important part of society and human well-being, since from its origins it was the key to uniting groups with many differences but who sought a common good. Citizenship is aware of the importance of participating in the processes of building their own city. Implications of the Research: The research on tactical urbanism in El Churo reveals a great potential to transform local communities and promote sustainable development. By empowering citizens to actively participate in the creation of their public spaces, this methodology proves to be an effective tool to improve quality of life, strengthen social fabric, and promote environmental sustainability. Originality/Value: The research on tactical urbanism in El Churo stands out for its originality by focusing on a rural coastal community, an uncommon context for this type of study. Its value lies in demonstrating how tactical urbanism can adapt to local realities and empower specific communities. By combining participatory approaches with the use of local materials and techniques, this research not only contributes to the academic knowledge of tactical urbanism but also offers a replicable model for other communities. Its social impact, by improving quality of life and strengthening the community fabric, and its contribution to sustainability position it as a pioneering research in the field.