A praia é nossa! Ensaio projetual/ urbanístico de um centro de apoio ao lazer na praia do Bessa, João Pessoa - PB

Abstract

The physical environment influences the flow and permanence of people in public spaces, impacting their social and cultural dynamics. Enabling the use of different means of transport and the enrance of accessibility facilitates encounters among people from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods, while walkable spaces and strategies to reduce motorized travel promote social exchanges. Urban environment features such as short blocks, buildings close to the street, and active façades encourage urban vitality and the presence of various social groups, resulting in a better quality of life. Urban beaches are socioculturally important places for Brazilian coastal cities, where socio-spatial phenomenas are observed. Studies reveal that the relationship between the built environment and social life on the beaches affects the diversity of the public. For example, in João Pessoa, the integration of beaches into the urban fabric facilitates the mixing of different groups of people. In the specific case of Bessa Beach, the lack of boardwalks and the presence of residential areas may limit public diversity and social interaction. Changes in land use, such as the construction of high-end developments, can also restrict access to private spaces. Given this scenario, this work aimes to project a public leisure center project along the beachfront of Jardim Oceania to enhance the copresence of different social groups and better connect the waterfront to the city, democratizing the use of public space.