Regenerative Urbanism and Ecological Resilience in Sechura: A Model Adapted to the Coastal Arid Ecosystem

Abstract

This article analyzes the formulation of a regenerative urbanism and ecological resilience model adapted to the coastal arid ecosystem of Sechura, in the Piura region of Peru, in response to the housing, environmental, and territorial crisis associated with unplanned urban growth and the recurrent impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. The study adopts a qualitative, analytical–interpretative, and propositional approach, based on a case study methodology and a documentary review of specialized scientific literature. The results show that structuring the habitat around the hydrological cycle, through Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), green–blue infrastructure, and the valorization of temporary wetlands and lagoons, makes it possible to transform hydrological vulnerability into an urban opportunity. Furthermore, the incorporation of appropriate technologies, such as quincha and bamboo, together with incremental housing strategies, enhances bioclimatic performance, cultural identity, and social cohesion. Finally, the study confirms that the integration of circular economy principles, agroecology, and experiential tourism positions the habitat as a regenerative socio-economic core, with a high potential for replication in other arid regions of Latin America.