Methodology for the assessment of connectivity and comfort of urban rivers
Published by
Cities
Summary
Co-authored a methodology for assessing urban river connectivity and comfort, published in Cities 95, p. 1-14.
Pablo Osorio G.
Urban Development & Regional Planning Specialist | Organizational Psychologist
Cuenca, EC.About
Highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in urban studies, regional development, and organizational psychology, spanning public, private, and academic sectors. Expert in facilitating complex intra and inter-organizational processes, coupled with advanced skills in data analysis of urban behavior and spatial perception. Proven ability to drive sustainable urban planning, policy development, and community engagement initiatives.
Work
Cooperación Alemana - GIZ.
|ASESOR LOCAL LABORATORIO URBANO DE CUENCA
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Led strategic urban development initiatives for the Cuenca Urban Laboratory, focusing on sustainable planning and data-driven solutions.
Highlights
Directed the implementation of Observatorio Cuenca 2070, a key urban monitoring system, enhancing data-driven policy formulation for future city development.
Designed innovative green infrastructure solutions for urban ravines, improving ecological resilience and public spaces within the city.
Universidad Católica de Cuenca.
|RESPONSABLE DE INVESTIGACIÓN FORMATIVA
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Managed formative research initiatives at Universidad Católica de Cuenca, optimizing research funding and support systems for academic excellence.
Highlights
Developed and implemented a new fund allocation system for undergraduate research, streamlining access to resources for student projects.
Conducted comprehensive analysis of research support tools, including databases and repositories, and designed training programs for faculty, enhancing research capabilities.
Superintendencia de Ordenamiento Territorial, Uso y Gestión del Suelo
|ANALISTA DE DERECHOS
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Analyzed and shaped territorial rights frameworks for the Superintendency of Territorial Planning, focusing on financial mechanisms and spatial representation.
Highlights
Engineered a financing system for territorial rights studies, facilitating critical research and policy development.
Conceptualized and designed the territorial expression of rights, translating legal frameworks into actionable spatial planning guidelines.
Universidad de Cuenca
|DOCENTE
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Lectured on urban sociology, social management, and organizational development at Universidad de Cuenca, fostering critical thinking and professional skills.
Highlights
Taught diverse courses including Urban Sociology, Theories and Methods of Social Management, Statistics, Sociology of Organizations, Development of World Capitalism, and Trainer Training, impacting numerous students.
LlactaLAB - Universidad de Cuenca
|INVESTIGADOR
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Conducted extensive urban research at LlactaLAB, Universidad de Cuenca, focusing on sustainable urban development, mobility patterns, and socio-spatial dynamics.
Highlights
Led research on the interplay between urban form and transport beyond oil dependency, informing sustainable urban planning strategies.
Investigated the Innovative Ecological On-site Sanitation System (INNOQUA), contributing to advanced sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Analyzed urban riverfront uses and perceptions through the RIOURBANO project, guiding public space design and community engagement.
Pioneered studies on cyclist and pedestrian mobility patterns in Cuenca, providing data-driven insights for active transport policy.
Researched the transformation of domestic spaces and 20th-century living forms, offering historical and sociological perspectives on urban evolution.
Municipalidad de Cuenca
|COORDINADOR DEL PLAN ESTRATÉGICO DE CUENCA
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Coordinated the Strategic Plan of Cuenca, integrating diverse stakeholders and developing frameworks for urban development and communication.
Highlights
Developed a multi-stakeholder representation system for strategic project tables, fostering collaboration among various organizations.
Designed a comprehensive system of goals and indicators to evaluate the Strategic Plan's progress, ensuring data-driven accountability.
Organized and facilitated public engagement and dissemination events, enhancing community participation in urban planning.
Orchestrated the communication plan for the "City of Sciences" initiative, elevating public awareness and support for strategic urban concepts.
Universidad del Azuay
|DOCENTE
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Instructed university-level courses at Universidad del Azuay, specializing in process facilitation, leadership, and social dynamics.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive instruction on Process Facilitation, Leadership, Participatory Methodologies, Social Management, Social Dynamics, and Conflict Resolution, preparing students for complex societal challenges.
Fundación Altea
|DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Directed Fundación Altea, leading key initiatives in water resource management and public space regulation.
Highlights
Designed and facilitated the National Water Dialogue, engaging stakeholders from Azuay, Cañar, and Loja provinces on the Water Law project, influencing national policy.
Developed the Regulation for the Use of Common Spaces in Mercado 9 de Octubre, improving public order and functionality.
Red de ONGs Cántaro
|ASISTENTE TÉCNICO
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Summary
Provided technical assistance to Red de ONGs Cántaro, supporting organizational strengthening initiatives.
Highlights
Served as the local counterpart for DED cooperation, directly contributing to the organizational development and capacity building of the Cántaro NGO Network.
Education
El Colegio de México
Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Maestría
Estudios Urbanos
Universidad de los Andes
Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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Especialización
Gestión Regional del Desarrollo
Universidad del Azuay
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Licenciatura
Psicología Laboral y Organizacional
Publications
Historic relationship between urban dwellers and the Tomebamba River
Published by
International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development
Summary
Co-authored a study on the historic relationship between urban dwellers and the Tomebamba River, published in Vol. 8, No. 2, p. 144-152.
Comprendiendo los patrones de movilidad de ciclistas y peatones. Una síntesis de literatura
Published by
Transporte y Territorio
Summary
Co-authored a literature review on understanding cyclist and pedestrian mobility patterns, published in No. 16, p. 167-183 (ISSN 1852-7175).
Resilience in Latin American cities: behaviour vs. space quality in the riverbanks of the Tomebamba River
Published by
Procedia Engineering
Summary
Co-authored a paper on resilience in Latin American cities focusing on behavior vs. space quality in riverbanks, published in Vol 198, p.467-481.
Valoración de la Sostenibilidad urbana y el habitar en la vivienda pública en Cuenca, Ecuador
Published by
Revista Hábitat Sustentable
Summary
Co-authored an assessment of urban sustainability and living in public housing in Cuenca, Ecuador, published in V. 6, N. 2, p. 16-29.
La Ciudad es Esto. Medición y representación espacial para ciudades compactas y sustentables
Published by
Universidad de Cuenca
Summary
Co-authored a book on measurement and spatial representation for compact and sustainable cities.
Evaluando la sustentabilidad de la densificación urbana. Indicadores para el caso de Cuenca (Ecuador)
Published by
Bitácora Urbano Territorial
Summary
Co-authored an evaluation of urban densification sustainability indicators for Cuenca, Ecuador, published in 25(2), p. 21-34.
Segregación socio-espacial urbana en Cuenca, Ecuador
Published by
Analítika
Summary
Co-authored a study on socio-spatial segregation in urban Cuenca, Ecuador, published in 8, issue 2, p. 27-38.
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
French
Skills
Core Competencies
Process Facilitation, Variable & Indicator Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Creativity & Collaboration, Oral & Written Communication.
Software & Tools
Windows OS, Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, SPSS, R (Programming Language), QGIS, GeoDa, Tableau.
Data & Research
Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Spatial Syntax Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, Indicators Development.
Urban & Regional Development
Urban Studies, Regional Planning, Territorial Planning, Green Infrastructure Design, Sustainable Urban Development, Urban Mobility Patterns, Socio-Spatial Analysis, Urban Ecology, Public Space Management, Urban Policy Formulation, Land Use Management, City Financing.
Social & Organizational Development
Organizational Psychology, Social Management, Leadership Development, Participatory Methodologies, Social Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, Gender Focus Training.
Projects
El tejido urbano desde el análisis cualitativo
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Summary
Presented findings on urban fabric analysis through qualitative methods at the I National Congress of Geography of Ecuador.
La ciencia al servicio de la resiliencia urbana: Sistemas innovadores para el saneamiento ambiental
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Summary
Contributed to the V Congress of the Ecuadorian Network of Universities and Polytechnics for Research and Postgraduate Development (REDU) on innovative environmental sanitation systems for urban resilience.
Científicos en pedales, experiencias de Geografías en Colectivos
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Summary
Participated in the International Congress of Epidemiology and Critical Geographies, presenting on 'Space, life, and health: transformative gazes' from collective geographies.
A Multidisciplinary Analytical Framework for Studying Active Mobility Patterns
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Summary
Co-authored a publication in ISPRS-International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences (527-534) on a multidisciplinary framework for active mobility.
Propiedad de vivienda y calidad de vida en hogares con jefes de familia jóvenes en la Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México
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Summary
Presented research at the X ACIUR Seminar in Bogotá on homeownership and quality of life for young head-of-household families in Mexico City's Metropolitan Zone.