Arquitetura Efêmera: uma análise urbanística e ambiental dos espaços ocupados por food parks, no bairro de Ponta Negra, em Natal/RN

Abstract

In recent years, urban spaces dedicated to temporary ventures, such as food parks, have been steadily growing, reflecting the need for architecture to adapt to the dynamic nature of modern cities. Ephemeral architecture, characterized by the transience and flexibility of spaces, plays a key role in the planning of public areas, particularly in tourist zones, where social interaction and temporary use of space are crucial. However, the lack of urban and environmental regulations for these spaces can lead to issues that impact the urban ecosystem. In this context, the aim of this research is to analyze the establishment of food parks in Ponta Negra, neighborhood of Natal/RN, and to propose urban and environmental guidelines for the licensing of these ventures. The main goal is to develop a guidebook that provides sustainable solutions by compiling existing concepts and definitions established by the municipality, seeking to reduce negative impacts and ensure the alignment of food parks with the city's urban and environmental context. The guidebook will deliver essential and necessary information in an educational and didactic way to ensure understanding among the local population and food park owners. This study is characterized as applied research, with a qualitative approach, utilizing exploratory, descriptive, and explanatory methods. It employs techniques such as field surveys, documentary research, and case studies, drawing on analyses of similar situations in other cities in Brazil and focusing on the specific characteristics of the Ponta Negra neighborhood. The study highlights the lack of regulation for licensing these spaces and aims to understand the impacts of food park establishments on both the environment and the social relationships within them. The ultimate goal is to create urban and environmental guidelines to promote sustainability and integration of these ventures into public spaces, offering a model that can be applied to Natal, with the aim of mitigating the negative effects of this growing practice.