Urban Integration of Caletas: The case of Caleta El Blanco and Caleta Colcura

Abstract

This work focuses on the analysis of the urban integration of Caleta Colcura and Caleta El Blanco in the city of Lota, Chile, in terms of their accessibility to fundamental urban services and their relationship with the urban environment. The Biobío Region, where these fishing coves are located, is home to a significant artisanal fishing activity, but faces challenges due to the neoliberal urban model, generating dislocation, anthropic and natural pres-sures, as well as urban inequalities. The work explores the dimensions of territorial planning and inclusive zoning in two fishing coves in Lota, in order to highlight their socio-urban integration to promote integration. The specific objectives analyze the availability, proximity and access routes to fundamental urban services, together with the quality of the urban environment and the availability of public transport. The methodology is mixed, with a descriptive and deductive focus. The results highlight the availability of urban services, access routes and proximity in both fishing coves, showing the importance of infrastructure and accessibility for optimal urban integration.