RIASSUNTO
The relation of the territorial planning with the economic perspective is analyzed with the current components of the province of Santa Elena. In this project, the demographic aspects are identified as well as the physical environment, the natural risks and the transportation system. There is also a historical perspective of the territorial planning. The objectives are described along with the strategies of the development and territorial planning and its value towards the improvement of the quality of life of the citizens. It has been considered the preservation of the natural resources and the management of the usage of the land in order to enhance the balance of the environment showing how to use the natural, social and economic resources efficiently. Finally, the importance of the intelligent regions that sustenance the regional development is also pointed out. This regional development can be reached through investment, support and technical training; in this way, innovation is fostered as well as the spread of technologies for all this regional system.