Características socio-espaciales y particularidades culturales de las tiendas de barrio en Bastión Popular, de la ciudad de Guayaquil en el año 2022.

Abstract

Studying neighborhood dynamics, as well as the socio-spatial and cultural characteristics of commerce in the popular sectors of a city is essential to understand the symbolic/cultural meanings that the inhabitants of the communities present. For the present investigation, the general objective was to explore the socio-spatial and cultural characteristics of the neighborhood stores in Bastión Popular, blocks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 10, of the city of Guayaquil in the year 2022 - 2023. For the methodology, qualitative techniques were used, such as interviews with residents and shopkeepers in the sector, as well as a discussion group. The results revealed that there are significant commercial dynamics ranging from small informal businesses, medium or large shopping centers. While the neighborhood stores, present favorable characteristics for the residents-clients, due to the physical proximity, as well as the familiarity and friendship developed over the years living in the sector. Keywords: NEIGHBORHOOD DYNAMICS, INTERACTION, CULTURE, SOCIO-SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS, COMMUNITY.