Mercado Minorista de la Parroquia de Nayón

Abstract

The parish of Nayón is located northeast of Quito. One of its main characteristics is its wonderful climate, which has influenced the development of plant, flower, and fruit tree nurseries, leading to its nickname “Garden City.” This situation has generated a commercial dynamic with a lot of activity in both the nurseries and the restaurants, particularly on weekends. The greatest activity is concentrated on Quito Street, the main access road to the parish, and the streets surrounding the central plaza. Along with this growth, there has also been an increase in vehicular traffic, many formal businesses, and many informal businesses selling groceries and food on the streets, a growth that is not always orderly. At the initiative of the parish’s GAD (Department of Local Government of the District of Madrid), produce markets are organized on Saturdays and Sundays in the streets surrounding the central park. Added to this is the fact that the parish lacks adequate space for the sale of products in a retail market setting, and I have envisioned the opportunity to develop a project to design and build a building for this market. The proposed site is next to the church, near the main plaza. This project will allow for the revitalization of this area with the implementation of a condensing element, improve sanitary conditions, address the need for organized businesses in one location, and relieve the commercial activity currently occupying the main street. The proposed site has the advantage of being easily accessible for the population and future visitors. The project aims to improve the quality of life, become an integrating element, and at the same time generate resources and jobs for the population.