Requalificação Urbanística: Um estudo de caso na cidade de Presidente Getúlio/SC
Requalificação Urbanística: Um estudo de caso na cidade de Presidente Getúlio/SC
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.30225210316
Palavras-chave: Projeto urbanístico; Requalificação arquitetônica; Intervenções urbanísticas
Keywords: Urban Planning Project; Architectural Rehabilitation; Urban Interventions
Abstract: Urban planning often neglects the human aspect, prioritizing vehicle infrastructure over pedestrians. This historically entrenched approach has compromised essential elements of urban quality of life, such as safety, community interaction, and urban vitality. The dominance of road systems designed for automobiles marginalizes pedestrians and cyclists, reinforcing inequalities and creating environments hostile to human interaction. This study addresses urban requalification in the municipality of Presidente Getúlio, Santa Catarina (Brazil), as a concrete example of redefining urban space through sustainable mobility, social inclusion, and participatory planning. Faced with challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and the damage caused by the 2020 flash floods, which deeply impacted the city, the research proposed interventions guided by an innovative methodology. The work was structured into well-defined phases, emphasizing a project methodology based on disruptive innovation generation and a quantitative decision-making system to prioritize solutions. The analysis began by identifying issues such as inadequate sidewalks, lack of bike lanes, insufficient signage, and poor pavement conditions. From this, reconfigurations of the road system were proposed, incorporating new dimensions and layouts prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, and green spaces. The most suitable concept was developed using technical and sustainable criteria, supported by BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools. This technology enabled not only detailed project visualization but also a qualitative assessment of the interventions’ impact on local traffic. Simulations indicated that the spatial reorganization of roads, while promoting significant changes in public space usage, maintained traffic functionality and ensured smooth flow. This study offers relevant contributions to urban engineering, proposing solutions that balance low environmental impact and high replicability. The interventions align with Brazil’s National Urban Mobility Policy guidelines, prioritizing non-motorized transport, inclusion, and sustainability. The case of Presidente Getúlio highlights the transformative role of well-planned urban interventions, which reclaim the social function of public spaces and promote safer, more accessible, and people-centered cities. Thus, the study reaffirms the importance of urban planning that prioritizes the human factor, fostering a balance between development and quality of life.
- Beatriz Gonçalves Martins
- Rafael Pacheco dos Santos