Public Space in the Metropolitan Area of Monterrey. Analyzing Parks: El Capitán, Clouthier, and La Silla

Urban parks have a significant impact on citizens' daily lives. Parks have become a visual attraction within the city, creatingopportunities for cultural enrichment and promoting diversity in social activities. It is well known that cities worldwidehave parks of different scales, with various urban equipment and functions. The present study was developed inMonterrey, México, where three different types of urban parks and their future projection were analyzed and compared.The article explores the sectors currently operating in these public spaces and which are best received by users. To thisend, surveys were carried out, and direct users were asked about the frequency of use of the parks. This methodologyallowed us to map the busiest places and make suggestions for the 2030 master plan of the municipalities. For the study,the parks selected were Río la Silla, Capitán, and Clouthier. The aim was to observe and document the effect that each ofthem has on the daily dynamics of Monterrey's public space.