(Re)definindo espaços livres: A promoção da interatividade comunitária a partir de um projeto de parque urbano, em Nova Parnamirim/RN

Abstract

The study area, located in Nova Parnamirim, highlights a recurring urban problem in regions of metropolitan expansion: the lack of public leisure spaces. The pressure exerted by real estate dynamics intensifies the underutilization of empty land, which lacks a social and environmental function. This process results in a poorly qualified urban landscape, marked by environmental degradation, with the suppression of green areas and soil sealing, compromising local ecological sustainability. In this context, there is a need for interventions that integrate urban planning practices aimed at environmental requalification and the creation of areas for public use, in order to promote urban vitality and community well-being. The aim of this work is to present an architectural project, at the preliminary study level, for the creation of an urban park on a plot of approximately 24,000 m² in the city of Parnamirim, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The study considers social, environmental, urban and legal aspects in order to stimulate community coexistence and the revitalization of the surrounding area through the project. The research included a detailed physical-environmental diagnosis, based on a theoretical review of the importance of open spaces in the quality of urban life, based on various authors. Infrastructure shortcomings were identified, as well as the need for accessible green areas aligned with the community space. Case studies of consolidated parks and squares provided design references for the intervention, such as the Capim Macio Ecological Park in Natal, the state capital and a city of great influence on the Nova Parnamirim neighborhood, where the study site is located. Questionnaires were also carried out with the surrounding population, contributing to the development of the design proposal. The intervention proposes a public space that prioritizes human and landscape integration, safety and accessibility, meeting local demands. The design seeks to enhance the existing vegetation and offer a diversified program of activities that contributes to the well-being of residents and strengthens the site's urban identity.