# Green Corridors and Social Connectivity with a Sustainable Approach in the City of Cuzco in Peru
## 2 Materials and Methods
### Methodological Framework
#### 2.1.3 General Strategies to Develop of the Proposal  
After completing the diagnosis phase, general strategies will be established to guide the development of the urban green corridor proposal. Interventions should be supported by previous studies and should respond to an integrated vision. The proposal should be based on two fundamental axes: urban landscape and environmental approach.  
* Spaces that are part of public green areas: Identify and recognize green spaces and public areas within the city. Use planning documents with maps and data on preservation and conservation areas, urban green spaces, parks, and public areas of different scales (zonal, urban).  
Figure 3: Methodological framework.  
* Spaces for the integration and improvement of natural resources: Recognize connecting elements, both natural and human-altered, present in the city. Use maps of road infrastructure, pedestrian routes, watercourses, and information on native flora and fauna.
* Spaces to articulate existing and/or planned urban projects: Examine strategic urban projects for their importance in terms of tourism, entertainment, or other aspects. Use cartographic information, satellite images, and photographs to define the corridor's route and establish location criteria efficiently.  
In Figure 4, detailed information is collected using state-of-the-art digital tools. In stage 1 of applications such as Google Earth, a detailed analysis of the environment is carried out, covering topographic aspects, existing infrastructure, green areas, etc. At the same time, in stage 2, Climate Consultant is used to obtain accurate data on the climate and environment, including variables such as solar radiation, wind direction and temperatures. In stage 3, AutoCAD and BIM methodology are used for the 2D urban planning phase in which the layout and elements of the proposal are detailed.  
The design processes are based on parametric and generative design, which allows for generating, analyzing, and correcting multiple design alternatives. The objective of using digital tools was to automate the development of the urban design concept for selected land units with a local development plan. Following ordinances and other sources, the program takes data to create geometric objects with correct relationships, evaluating the results with calculated indices and generating new alternatives based on the best options. The results were compared with other studies in an exhaustive literature review, highlighting the focus on green infrastructure design and the use of BIM methodology for architectural design [29].  
BIM can be considered from two perspectives: a broad one and a more specific one. In a broad sense, BIM is a process that involves the collaboration of people, information systems, databases, and software, and it can even encompass hardware and both tangible and intangible resources. In a more specific sense, BIM is a semantic database of the construction object that accompanies it throughout its lifecycle [30].  
In stage 4, 3D Sun Path is used for solar impact analysis. This specialized tool facilitates a comprehensive examination of how sunlight interacts with our proposal throughout the day and in various seasons.