POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES IN DEVELOPING BIOCLIMATIC URBAN PLANNING IN CITIES OF NORTHEAST BRAZIL: Introducing the “15-minute” architecture in the urban decarbonization process.

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.13176526040514

• Palavras-chave: Urban planning, carbon emissions, Northeastern Brazil, strategy, active mobility.

• Keywords: Urban planning, carbon emissions, Northeastern Brazil, strategy, active mobility.

• Abstract:

  This article analyzes how appropriate urban planning can contribute to reducing carbon emissions, among other polluting gases, in the capitals of Northeast Brazil, using as a reference an international model created by architect Carlos Moreno, known as the “15-minute city,” in the process of territorial reorganization and sustainable mobility. The Model demonstrates how reducing dependence on cars, urban proximity, and the revitalization of public spaces can mitigate the effects of air pollution and global warming. The study also engages with the European trajectory of prioritizing active mobility, marked by the Dutch cycling revolution of the 1970s, which drove the creation of segregated bike lanes, traffic-calmed zones, and pedestrian- and cyclist-oriented road reorganization. Based on an analysis of these experiences, the article assesses their applicability in the Northeastern Brazilian context, considering historical challenges such as socio-spatial inequalities, rapid urbanization, and recent climate events, as well as the transformative potential of active mobility policies. It analyzes how urban planning strategies in Northeastern capitals can strengthen regional climate resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve the quality of urban space, and promote more inclusive, safe, and environmentally sustainable cities.