Delineando laços: plano urbano estruturante para espaços livres públicos em entornos habitacionais no bairro do Petrópolis, Maceió/AL

Abstract

This final course project, entitled “Delineating Ties: Structuring Urban Plan for public open spaces in housing surroundings in the Petrópolis neighborhood, Maceió/AL” aims to develop a structuring urban plan for public open spaces surrounding the residential complexes Residencial Parque Petrópolis I, II, and III, located in the Petrópolis neighborhood, Maceió/AL. The goal is to enhance the quality of urban and residential spaces through solutions tailored to the local daily life. The development of the project involved a literature review on topics related to open spaces and residential surroundings, an urban survey of the study area involving data collection and mapping for a comprehensive understanding, participant observation using on-site visits to grasp the dynamics of open spaces around the residential complexes, studying reference projects such as Parc de La Villette, Parque Mangal das Garças, and Parque Fazendinha, and the subsequent proposal elaboration. The structuring plan is conceptualized around the idea of urban space as an extension of the home. In this perspective, it proposes an intervention that transforms public space into an extension of the residential environment, delineating emotional bonds of belonging, support, and connection among residents and public spaces. The aim is to enhance the well-being of communities within that area. This concept is guided by three guiding principles: Vitality, Fluidity, and Building for and from the collective. These principles guide the ideas and intentions in the proposal for urban intervention. The plan seeks to expand social amenities and recreational spaces in socially segregated territories, thereby broadening opportunities to promote the right to the city and social inclusion.