Mobilidade e Interespaços: um estudo das relações de deslocamento e permanência em espaços livres públicos em um trecho da Avenida 04, no bairro da Cohab, em São Luís – MA.

Abstract

This research analyses the urban principles of mobility and quality of public spaces in the selected area of Avenida 04, at Cohab district, in Sao Luís, Maranhao, Brazil. Avenida 04 is an essential collector road in the state capital that connects places and community facilities, but its urban design focuses on motorized transportation over walkability nowadays. Therefore, to understand the relationship between mobility and permanence in this location, the present research proposes a study about urban mobility focusing on walkability and the multiinteractions on human dimensions. The study also focuses on understanding urban spaces by examining the contemporary human behavior and the quality of urban spaces according to Gelh's criteria for protection, comfort, and enjoyment. Lastly, the research develops an area diagnosis based on spatial data analysis and theoretical surveys and proposes local recommendations with the design guidelines for urban requalification of the area.