Lourdes, R.G. (1999) La Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental de las Construcciones Turísticas en la Cayería Norte y otras zonas costeras de Cuba. Facultad de Arquitectura, ISPJAE. Tesis en opción al grado científico de Doctor en Ciencias Técnicas. La Habana, Cuba. 100 pp.

has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Impact Assessment of Tourism Construction in Cuba

  AUTHORS: Lourdes Ruiz Gutiérrez

  KEYWORDS: Environmental Impact, Tourist Facilities, Coastal Ecosystems, Construction

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Building Construction and Planning Research, Vol.3 No.1, March 9, 2015

  ABSTRACT: This paper discusses a methodology for the environmental assessment of tourist facilities located in Cuban coastal zones in which the general aspects of the process are discussed, defined, and characterized, and examines the main processes that occur as a result of the negative impacts of construction activities. It establishes the theoretical conceptual framework underlying the research and includes a detailed analysis and processing of a sample of tourism projects located in coastal ecosystems. The methodology is complemented by results that include proposed strategic lines of action and a plan for managing negative environmental impacts throughout the life cycle of tourist facilities through prevention, correction and mitigation measures. It ends with conclusions and recommendations to guide tourism development toward environmental sustainability.