Projeto de requalificação urbanística na praça do açaí bosquinho no Mangueirão em Belém - PA

Abstract

Considered one of the main urban public spaces, squares play a fundamental role in encouraging community life. Serving as meeting points and social hubs, squares bring together different people for leisure activities, commerce, exchange of ideas, romantic encounters, and even political gatherings. These diverse uses reflect the habits, beliefs, and other cultural aspects of the users, promoting sustainable outdoor urban living. However, faced with negligence from authorities and the users themselves regarding the maintenance and care of the Açaí Square, located in the Mangueirão neighborhood in Belém of Pará, there is a noticeable underutilization and abandonment of the space by the community. Therefore, It becomes essential to requalify this area, necessitating a sustainable planning approach to provide a program of activities that meet the needs of local residents and visitors. The requalification included a wide urban and landscape program, encompassing leisure and recreational activities, and assuring accessibility for the entire population. In this context, a theoretical and project-based study was conducted addressing public spaces, Brazilian landscaping, and urban sustainability, with a focus on public squares. Subsequently, environmental diagnostics were developed, along with community input gathered through surveys and field observations, followed by the allocation of spaces through zoning. The urban and landscape requalification project for Açaí Square was concluded, based on priority guidelines for sustainability, accessibility, and innovation.