Proposta de recuperação da Praça Frei Damião do município de Poço Redondo – Sergipe, a partir da avaliação pós-ocupação com ênfase em acessibilidade ambiental.

Abstract

Public spaces play a fundamental role in social integration, community physical and psychological recovery, as the physical environment influences user behavior. They are places aimed at democratizing access, promoting recreational activities, culture, leisure, sports, among others. Over the years, accessibility has become a fundamental right for all, guaranteeing comfortable and safe mobility, ensuring the comfort and autonomy of all users in the public sphere, and contributing to a fairer and more inclusive Society. Observing the dynamics of the square, user interaction with the environment, understanding people's perception of the location, and verifying accessibility conditions are essential to generate guidelines for improvements. To this end, Post-Occupancy Assessment methods were used in the study with a perceptual-cognitive approach, a multi-method approach and accessibility assessment based on the conditional guidelines of ABNT NBR 9050:2020 – Accessibility to buildings, furniture, spaces and urban equipment. The results revealed that the square is in a degraded physical state, and at the time of its construction, accessibility did not receive the attention and recognition it has today. Lack of accessibility impairs the quality of public space and limits the access of many citizens, which is incompatible with the principles of an inclusive society. Accessibility goes beyond compliance with regulations; it is a commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and the well-being of all members of society. It is essential to follow the guidelines and recommendations to adapt these places to the needs of all people. In this way, the work presents a proposal for the revitalization of Frei Damião Square in the municipality of Poço Redondo – SE, with the aim of making the square safer, more dynamic, and functional, encouraging the use and presence of the population.