Results of the evaluation of sustainability of the urban structure of the Metropolitan Ar ea of Mendoza trough a specific methodological framework

Since the 90’s decade a strong urbanization process is developing worldwide. Cities are areas where people reside and (re) produce their daily lives and where the strongest negative environmental impacts are generated. In this context it becomes relevant to consider the characteristics of urban sustainability to improve everyday life in cities or urban systems of the 21st century. This work aims to evaluate the sustainability of the urban structure of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza through the methodological framework proposed by Camagni and Pozueta. It is adopted a methodology for data analysis through indicators expressed in tables and maps. In other words, in this article they are shown the results of applying a methodology with indicators to the quantitative reality of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza. The main result is that the study area does not meet the minimum standards of sustainability and some measures to reverse this situation are proposed