Learning supports for early childhood. Recreational infrastructure for the city of Llay-Llay, V region, Chile

Abstract

The present applied research arises from the strategy of reversing children's public spaces in cities, which are potentially in deterioration due to the state of obsolescence due to single-issue use and programs, in addition to their disconnection with the urban fabric that do not allow a exponential and optimal development for its neighborhood-city environment.

From an academic development and analysis through an undergraduate Architecture workshop, from the classroom to the community, it seeks to generate that public spaces are much more than a place for the stay and socialization of neighbors, young people and children but are also important places for early childhood learning and participation. Growing up and connecting in the public space is an elementary condition for children and young people to have a daily education, binding with their close ones and a successful integration between the community and nature.

The Government of Chile, through the Ministry of Social Development and the “Chile Crece Contigo” Program, has funds available to the Municipalities of the Region. Where the Illustrious Municipality of Llay Llay is awarded this fund in 2017. In a strategic alliance between the State, Citizens and the Viña del Mar University, we are invited to act as the technical part in the design and development of this project; From learning by doing, by learning by playing.

The central focus of the research is to promote and enhance the comprehensive development of early childhood children, through the provision of public community spaces for recreation and children's play