Characteristics of the site

Cultural and Natural Heritage

Structural Risks

El Panecillo settlement in the Historic Centere of Quito

· The neighborhood has a very large historical and cultural component.

· The mound served as a natural astronomical observatory due to its geographical location, relative accessibility and altitude.

· Buildings deterioration in environmental conditions due to the abandonment of green areas and public spaces.

· According to the newspaper The Telegraph despite the reputation that the neighborhood has among the general population of Quito as being unsafe, its inhabitants comment that the sector is quiet and has been safer for about four years.

· Spontaneous and progressive urbanisation process that denotes disorder and precariousness.

· The quality of the building and equipment is rather modest compared to surrounding sectors.

· The form of construction of the houses is usually on the factory line and on two floors. The use of adobe, wood and tile predominates.

· The municipal authorities implemented reforms such as the relocation of street sellers, the improvement of signalling, the establishment of greater police control, and the improvement of gardens.