Rururban Development Nodes an alternative for territorial sustainability

Case Study for the corregimental capitals of the Municipality of Pasto – Colombia

Abstract

Territorial planning in Colombia has been predominantly urban-centric, leaving suburban and rural areas neglected. Unplanned urban sprawl continues to expand unchecked, imposing urban patterns in rural areas, affecting ecosystems, rural productivity, and social fabric. This article presents research funded by the University of Nariño (Colombia), focusing on the corregimental population centers of Cabrera, San Fernando, and La Laguna in the municipality of Pasto. The phenomenon of rururbanization, integrating urban and rural elements, is studied. In this regard, a Rural-Urban Development Node is proposed as an alternative to improve the quality of life of its original inhabitants, rural productivity, and food sovereignty. The research analyzes territory occupation and proposes criteria for rural sustainability. The study seeks to contribute to rural-urban planning in Pasto and define key characteristics of this development node.

Keywords: rural communities, rural inhabitant, development node, rururbanization.

Thematic focus: territorial analysis and project.