Espaço público e identidade: uma proposta para as ruas do bairro Rebouças

Abstract

Public space is the base element of cities. It is the place where everyday life and the relationships between individuals are constituted, playing a fundamental role in shaping our identity. In this context, this monograph brings the concepts and discussions that permeate the theme and explores one of the categories of public space: the streets. The streets of the Rebouças neighborhood, in Curitiba, are chosen as the study area for this work. The region is the old industrial area of the city, which developed since the installation of the train station at the end of the 19th century. The neighborhood was essential in the development of the city of Curitiba, containing several industries and other equipment related to the manufacturing activity. At the end of the 20th century, the area was emptied, transforming into a place of passage, lacking a vocation and with unattractive public spaces. Considering the presence of higher education institutions UTFPR, UFPR and IFPR in historic buildings, this work proposes an urban project in the streets that connect them: Avenida Silva Jardim, Rua João Negrão and Rua Rockefeller. To do só, the concepts of public space, its transformations over time, its quality factors and its relationship with shaping both collective identity and memory are studied. The matter of industrial heritage and the significance of the places are also addressed. Then, a diagnosis of the intervention area is executed, followed by the analysis of three case studies. Based on the criteria observed in these projects, added to the diagnosis and the approached concepts, design guidelines are drawn up aiming to qualify the space and enhance the streets’ attractiveness.