Burburinho - O Design como ferramenta de transformação de espaços públicos: estudo de caso em praça da Zona Norte de Natal-RN

Abstract

In the current logic of cities, influenced by postmodern behavior, there is an increase in individualism and the ephemerality of relationships, resulting in a longer stay in private spaces to the detriment of public spaces, places of coexistence and collectivity. Understanding that there is a continuous cycle of mutual influence between the city and its population, this work discusses the structural and social aspects of the urban territory, the commitment to the improvement of public spaces, as well as the role of society in this context, with a view to a design project. Through a case study in a square in the North Zone of Natal, we sought to understand its problems and its current context, giving rise to a Place Branding project guided by the Duplo Diamante methodology. Thus, through a graphic project, it is proposed the use of Design as an element of transformation of the public space, promoting reflection on the use and occupation, in addition to encouraging the involvement of the population in its maintenance, through well-founded collective interventions in tactical urbanism and in the planning of cultural, sports and social actions. At the end, solutions were proposed for implementation and delivery to the population. With the final project, it is expected that popular awareness will be promoted and that there will be a greater contribution to the transformation of the public space studied, stimulating its occupation and enriching the discussion on the subject.