No tempo do verde nasce: requalificação urbana do centro histórico de Ceará- Mirim/RN

Abstract

Various daily activities take place in public spaces, including social interactions, walks, trips, whether short or long. The vitality of these areas is reflected in the way they are used, the frequency of their use and the personal interaction with the built elements. With processes of expansion and new urban dynamics, public spaces in historic centers demand attention, as they face challenges related to emptying and loss of character. Therefore, making these areas more suitable to the demands of the population is crucial to encouraging the use of these locations. In this context, the present work aims to develop an urban requalification proposal, at a preliminary project level, for the public space in the historic center of Ceará-Mirim, starting with the public market and covering its surroundings, extending to the railway station. The proposal considers the conditions of urbanity, walkability and interaction with local cultural heritage. To achieve this objective, this study is dedicated to analyzing the region through an exploratory and descriptive approach, using a bibliographical, analysis of project references, data collection carried out through on-site visits and interviews, using Jan Gehl's methodology. The analysis comprises the historical, socioeconomic and natural context of the city of Ceará-Mirim, identification of points of historical and tourist interest, road flow conflict and analysis of the dynamics of use between the urban design and the local population. Furthermore, we sought to identify and list the concepts of urbanity, its relationship with urban vitality and ways of promoting the appreciation of properties, contributing to tourism in Ceará-Mirim. Given the analysis, the result is a project that presents solutions designed to meet the activities and needs of the area studied.