Requalificação urbana de um bairro de pescadores em Viana do Castelo
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2023-12-21
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O conceito de bairro de iniciativa pública no Estado Novo, pensado como criação de um conjunto
de edificações semelhantes e repetitivas, de modo a albergar um grupo de pessoas normalmente com o
mesmo perfil socioeconómico surgiu por todo o país. O caso a estudar refere-se a um bairro de pescadores
dos anos 50 que surgiu no programa de apoio a famílias carenciadas. O bairro referido localiza-se na cidade
de Viana do Castelo e é um dos exemplos que surgiram a meados do século XX localizado na foz do Lima,
zona repleta de história popular procurada pelo imobiliário.
O primeiro objetivo do trabalho de investigação é identificar a evolução das estratégias
urbanísticas até à atualidade dos bairros de pescadores da Época do Estado Novo, que resultaram muitas
das vezes na interrupção da continuidade do tecido urbano. A partir do resultado do estudo dos bairros de
pescadores e das suas envolventes imediatas, estabelecem-se bases para o planeamento urbano,
refletindo-o no segundo objetivo do trabalho, com uma proposta de projeto para a requalificação e
revitalização, de forma a revigorar o bairro e integra-lo na cidade.
Para alcançar os objetivos, desenvolveu-se a seguinte metodologia de trabalho, primeiramente
consulta de livros, artigos e documentos oficiais com informação sobre o município, cedidos pela Câmara
de Viana do Castelo e pelo Arquivo Municipal. Realizaram-se uma série de entrevistas com moradores do
bairro e com um arquiteto que interveio sobre as habitações. Foi feita uma análise através da observação
com visitas ao local de estudo, toma de notas e registo fotográfico.
O processo permitiu identificar as inquietações e dificuldades complexas que surgiram nestes
bairros que manifestam uma rica e variada complexidade urbana, que não é valorizada. Por vezes parecem
esquecidos, mas é importante referir que estes marcaram uma passagem extremamente relevante da
história do país que deve ser preservada, garantindo assim a passagem do velho bairro para a
contemporaneidade.
Para completar o trabalho, foi elaborado um projeto de urbanismo com ênfase no espaço público
no bairro, que atualmente está desconectado do resto do tecido urbano, nomeadamente do polo
educacional e de toda a orla costeira. A proposta visa requalificar o espaço Público e trazer vida para o
novo bairro.
The concept of a public initiative neighborhood in the New State, thought of as the creation of a set of similar and repetitive buildings, in order to house a group of people normally with the same socio-economic footprint, emerged throughout the country. The case to be studied refers to a fishing neighborhood from the 1950s that emerged as part of the support program for needy families. The aforementioned neighborhood is located in the city of Viana do Castelo and is one of the examples that emerged in the mid-20th century located at the mouth of Lima, an area extremely sought after by real estate speculation and full of popular history. The first objective of the research work is to identify the evolution of urban strategies to date in fishing neighborhoods from the Estado Novo era, which often resulted in the interruption of the continuity of the urban fabric. Based on the results of the study of fishing neighborhoods and their immediate surroundings, bases for urban planning are established, reflecting it in the second objective of the work, with a project proposal for the requalification and revitalization of the area, in order to revive the neighborhood and integrate it into the city. To achieve the objectives, the following work methodology was developed, firstly consulting books, articles and official documents with information about the municipality, provided by the Viana do Castelo Chamber and the Municipal Archive. A series of interviews were carried out with residents of the neighborhood and with an architect who intervened in the housing. An analysis was carried out through observation with visits to the study site, taking notes and photographic records The process made it possible to identify the concerns and complex difficulties that arose in these neighborhoods that demonstrate a rich and varied urban complexity that is not valued. Sometimes they seem forgotten, but it is important to mention that they marked an extremely important period in the country's history and should be preserved, thus guaranteeing the passage of the old neighborhood into contemporary times. To complete the work, an urban planning project was developed with an emphasis on public space in the neighborhood, which is currently disconnected from the rest of the urban fabric, namely the educational hub and the entire coastline. The proposal aims to requalify the public space and bring life to the new neighborhood.
The concept of a public initiative neighborhood in the New State, thought of as the creation of a set of similar and repetitive buildings, in order to house a group of people normally with the same socio-economic footprint, emerged throughout the country. The case to be studied refers to a fishing neighborhood from the 1950s that emerged as part of the support program for needy families. The aforementioned neighborhood is located in the city of Viana do Castelo and is one of the examples that emerged in the mid-20th century located at the mouth of Lima, an area extremely sought after by real estate speculation and full of popular history. The first objective of the research work is to identify the evolution of urban strategies to date in fishing neighborhoods from the Estado Novo era, which often resulted in the interruption of the continuity of the urban fabric. Based on the results of the study of fishing neighborhoods and their immediate surroundings, bases for urban planning are established, reflecting it in the second objective of the work, with a project proposal for the requalification and revitalization of the area, in order to revive the neighborhood and integrate it into the city. To achieve the objectives, the following work methodology was developed, firstly consulting books, articles and official documents with information about the municipality, provided by the Viana do Castelo Chamber and the Municipal Archive. A series of interviews were carried out with residents of the neighborhood and with an architect who intervened in the housing. An analysis was carried out through observation with visits to the study site, taking notes and photographic records The process made it possible to identify the concerns and complex difficulties that arose in these neighborhoods that demonstrate a rich and varied urban complexity that is not valued. Sometimes they seem forgotten, but it is important to mention that they marked an extremely important period in the country's history and should be preserved, thus guaranteeing the passage of the old neighborhood into contemporary times. To complete the work, an urban planning project was developed with an emphasis on public space in the neighborhood, which is currently disconnected from the rest of the urban fabric, namely the educational hub and the entire coastline. The proposal aims to requalify the public space and bring life to the new neighborhood.
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Requalificação urbana, Viana do Castelo, Espaço público, Estado Novo, Habitação social
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Passos, R. A. G. (2023). Requalificação urbana de um bairro de pescadores em Viana do Castelo [Dissertação de Mestrado Integrado em Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Universidade Portucalense]. Repositório Institucional UPT. http://hdl.handle.net/11328/5338
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203550609
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Mestrado Integrado em Arquitetura e Urbanismo
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Open Access