Estudo preliminar para a Praça das Mercês em Paço do Lumiar – MA

Abstract

This work aims to propose a preliminary study for Mercês Square - terminology used for the purposes of this work - located in Mercês neighborhood in Paço do Lumiar, in order to offer a good space for meeting, leisure and recreation for the residents and, for contribute to strengthening the sense of belonging and community. For this, the concepts and importance of public spaces for urban vitality were studied. Afterwards, a historical panorama was made on the squares and functions that they play in the city. Subsequently, the historical and cultural context in which its residents are involved was approached. Through the results of the diagnoses, the questionnaire answered by the residents and the study of some project references of the squares, the needs program for the Mercês Square project was set up. Thinking of providing a more pleasant public space for the people, the result of this study is pointed out in the general proposal of the intervention that will be presented at the end of this work. .